Calne's Renewable Energy Steering Group has been chosen by sustainable energy group RegenSW to join its Community Accelerator Project.

It is one of 12 in the South West to have been chosen for the project which aims to support communities to own, generate and save energy. The group is working to establish the UK’s first Neighbourhood Development Order for renewable energy in Calne and Calne Without parish.

Acting chairman Sophy Fearnley-Whittingstall said: “RegenSW’s expertise will be invaluable as the group moves into the next phase of establishing an NDO.”