SCOUT hut solar panels and a Garden of Arden are among the latest green projects made possible by Stratford District Council’s Community Climate and Nature Fund.
Established in November 2023, the fund has stumped up cash for a multitude of climate and biodiversity initiatives across the district. Funded projects range from the installation of solar panels and air source heat pumps to pond restoration and flood prevention projects.
Round three of the CCNF opened in May 2025, and £150,000 was made available to successful applicants, across four quarterly assessment periods. The third of four assessment periods ended on January 14 and a total of six applications were approved.
Funded projects include £5,985 to Harbury Scout Group to install solar panels on the roof of their scout hut, £5,990 to Forest of Hearts to support a nature enhancement project at the Garden of Arden, £10,000 to Friends of Henley Station CIC to install solar panels on the roof of the Station Bar in Henley, £7,369.44 to Snitterfield Playing Fields to install solar panels, battery storage and inverter on their new pavilion, £5,041 to Stockton Village Hall to install new double-glazed windows and roof insulation and £8,210 to Stockton FCCC to improve drainage and resilience of their nine football pitches.
SDC leader Coun Susan Juned said: “It is a privilege to support these communities in their ambitions to conserve nature or become more energy efficient. Their work is really appreciated.”
Round three will remain open until April 13, and applications can be submitted at any time before this date. A total of £34,139 is still available to successful applicants.
Visit www.stratford.gov.uk/environment/climate-change-fund.cfm for more details.
