LATEST NEWS
(18th August 2010)
Otley Parish Plan
To view a PDF version of the Otley Parish Plan please click here (it is a large file 7.6mB - so it may take a while to download).
Rogue Traders
We all worry about choosing a tradesman that we can trust to carry out the requested work without overcharging or doing a "bodge job" - well Suffolk Trading Standards have have now launched their accredited trader scheme, Suffolk Trusted Trader to combat rogue traders. If you need work done, then contact Trading Standards Suffolk Trusted Trader Scheme by phone 01473 265758 or on the internet www.suffolktrustedtrader.com.
Church Times
You can now view a PDF version of the Clopton with Otley Swilland & Ashbocking Church Times by either visiting the Church or Useful Information sections of this site and selecting the appropriate month.
Opportunities with OtleyGreen
Otley Green now have their own web site that can be found at http://otleygreen.org .
PV Solar
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Generate your own electricity and get paid for it.
There is a short window when you can get a £2500 grant an interest free loan and 34p for every a kilowatt/hour you generate. This 34p applies even if you use the electricity so you get 34p plus saving the 12p you normally have to pay. Its guaranteed at this rate for 20 years.
If we install several systems in the village we should get a 10% discount on the normal cost.
East Green Energy are managing the process for us. If you are interested, there is no commitment at this stage, please complete the simple form on their website. http://www.eastgreen.co.uk/page/4161. Make sure you add the words OtleyGreen Bulk-buy scheme in the last box.
It will help if you send them a simple plan of your house and a photo of the roof. Their email address is - info@eastgreenenergy.co.uk
Domestic Solar Hot water Bulk-Buy scheme
There is still time to register an interest in getting hot water from the sun. The scheme gives 10% discount and interest free loans. Please contact David Chittock (01473 890011) to register. There is not commitment at this stage.
If you would like further information on any of these projects, would like to join OtleyGreen or our mailing list, please contact Tony Barrett Telephone 01473 890384, email tonypbarrett@yahoo.co.uk
Affordable Housing
As one of the action points arising from the Parish Plan the Otley PC have consulted with Suffolk Acre and have carried out a Housing Needs Survey in early May 2010. Otley PC have funded the survey with Suffolk Acre providing the questionnaires and data analysis. We have now received the Housing Needs Survey report and will be discussing it and deciding the next steps at the next Parish Council meeting in September.