Community Partnership

How have we engaged with the local community?

As part of our ongoing work on the proposed Fair Oaks Renewable Energy Park, we have been liaising with residents, transport charities, community groups and amazing volunteers.

We have already supported a local business - the Old Bakehouse Tearoom during our public exhibitions and sponsored the children’s activities at the 2022 Christmas Fayre organised by Ruddington Village Community Partnership. We are learning about the great work being carried out in the community surrounding the proposal, such as the Ruddington Pantry, Heat ‘n’ Eat and the Nottingham Heritage Transport Centre. We look forward to continuing to build relationships with as many groups as possible.

Ridge Clean Energy work in partnership with your community and local groups to discover where we can help make a real difference. This page will evolve as we know more about the project and community needs.

As part of our work on the proposed Fair Oaks Renewable Energy Park, we are already liaising with: residents, transport charities, community groups, local businesses, such as The Old Bakehouse Tearoom, and amazing community volunteers.

There are a number of potential projects that the Fair Oaks Renewable Energy Park could support (such as the proposed new community centre). We welcome your views and inputs on opportunities in the area where we could make a difference.

We are also fully aware of the impact the current energy crisis is having on people, and we are planning to work with the community to provide practical support.

As well as community benefits, the Fair Oaks Renewable Energy Park intends to deliver a substantial net gain in biodiversity, supporting the local environment. This would, for example, include species-rich seed mix in between the rows of solar panels to encourage birds, bees and other wildlife to make their home there.

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