Go Green Hanborough
Go Green Hanborough formed in 2025 in response to the Community Action Plan for Zero Carbon Energy, (CAPZero), in the Eynsham Primary Substation Area. CAPZero is the first local energy action plan in the UK to be developed at community level and aims to achieve a 78% carbon reduction by 2035 and net zero by 2050.
Want to get involved with Go Green Hanborough?
Please email Cllr. Lidia Arciszewska at: lidia.arciszewska@westoxon.gov.uk
They are starting small, with four key members, but aiming big to engage with the local community to work with households, community organisations and businesses to encourage them to reduce their energy usage and to switch to renewable energy sources.
They held their inaugural event on Saturday 1 March 2025, with a stall outside Hanborough Coop, and had over 30 conversations with local people on reducing energy demand and increasing home energy efficiency. Working closely with other low carbon groups; Green TEA and Freeland Energy Group, they played an active part in the Big Home Energy Day at Eynsham Village Hall and participated in a thermal image training workshop for CAPZero residents.
Future plans include:
- Working with Hanborough Primary School on energy demand reduction awareness.
- Setting up a thermal imaging campaign to help households see where their home is leaking heat.
- Spreading the word about solutions for home & business energy efficiency through stalls at regular events.
Go Green Hanborough’s purpose is to encourage residents, community organisations and local businesses to consider the impact that the transition to a low carbon economy will have and what options are available to help them prepare for the future. Using a variety of methods such as stalls at community events, schools presentations and leaflets detailing the experiences of local residents who have invested in emerging technologies, the group will attempt to dispel myths and rumours and serve as a conduit to larger events where experts can provide information and advice.
Stuart Brooks, Founder Member