Peter Davison

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Peter Davison

Image source, Wiltshire CouncilImage caption, The road was resurfaced using biochar, a waste product from the biomass industryLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceA street dubbed the "worst road" in a town has become one of the first in the UK to be resurfaced while meeting net zero standards, according to a council. Ladyfield Road in Chippenham was resurfaced in October, after residents' vehicles suffered damage and discomfort by cracks and potholes.

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Peter Davison

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sources of PM2.5 pollution include vehicle exhausts and domestic wood burnersLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceA council is recruiting what it describes as an army "citizen scientists" to monitor local air quality. The newly formed Wiltshire Community Air Network is due to launch with 100 air quality sensors, which will be installed in air pollution hotspots around the county.

2 days ago | aol.com | Peter Davison

A council is recruiting what it describes as an army "citizen scientists" to monitor local air quality. The newly formed Wiltshire Community Air Network is due to launch with 100 air quality sensors, which will be installed in air pollution hotspots around the county. The sensors measure PM2.5 air pollution, small particles in the air that can increase the risk of health problems and be damaging to the environment.

2 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Peter Davison

2 1/1 The ownership of the development company behind a massive solar farm in the Wiltshire countryside has been described as a 'matter of economic security' by South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage. The MP has written to net zero secretary Ed Miliband, raising concerns about the acquisition of Island Green Power. The firm is developing the proposed 2,200-acre Lime Down solar farm in the Malmesbury countryside and was bought by Macquarie Asset Management.

3 days ago | businessbiscuit.com | Peter Davison

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG Tuesday June 3 2025 Law firm Wansbroughs has confirmed its sponsorship of Marlborough LitFest for the third year running. The Devizes-based firm will be sponsoring two key author events this year: the first by broadcaster and author, John Suchet (pictured) on September 25 and the second by actor and writer, Rupert Everett on September 27.