When and where?

We meet monthly (usually the third Tuesday of the month) at the Assembly Rooms, Poplar Street in Solihull. Pease email us at solihullfoe@gmail.com to confirm arrangements.

About this group

Solihull Friends of the Earth are a new local branch of the UK's most influential environmental campaigning organisation.

Come along to our meetings and campaign events and be a part of our green adventure!

We are currently:

• Monitoring issues relating to planning (e.g NPPF) and the localism bill
• Campaigning for there to be a shift to renewable energy, increasing energy efficiency and for a greater choice of energy providers and tariffs to be available to consumers in order to increase affordability of electricty and gas for them in conjuction with the wider Final Demand Energy Campaign
• Involved within the Solihull High Speed Consultative Committee regarding the HS2 issue
• Beginning a tree campaign where we aim for an increased number and wider variety of trees (e.g. fruit trees)
• Working towards Rio 20+
• Continuing our campaign to promote local food

and much more ..............

Our recent activities have included;

• Publishing our thoughts regarding the new NPPF
• Analysing Government Energy Policy, including the recent Energy bill and have worked in conjuction with the wider Final Demand Energy Campaign
• Submitting our response to the HS2 proposals as a stakeholder in the community.
• Submitting our response to the Birmingham Night time Flying Consultation
• Working with Solihull Council to create a local food/fairtrade food services directory
• Taking part in events such as Fun in the Park and Go Green Fair.
  

For further information and updates concerning Solihull Friends of the Earth, please visit our blog at http://solihullfoe.blogspot.com.

You can also find us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=27065374684