Tag Archives: sustainability

February 22nd, 2012 - Go on Mr Cable, Bring the Green Investment Bank to the Tees Valley!

Over 20 regions of the UK have submitted their preliminary bids to host the Government’s Green Investment Bank when it is formed in Spring this year. Vince Cable said recently on the BIS website; There is a great opportunity for British businesses to lead the transition to a green economy and stake a claim on [...]

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February 10th, 2012 - David Cameron backs Darlington Apprentices!

The Prime Minister and David Miliband have both thrown their support behind The Northern Echo’s ‘Foundation for Jobs’ campaign. The scheme which was launched by the Bishop of Durham at Marchday’s Lingfield Point in Darlington is focussed on placing at least 100 apprentices with companies in the borough as well exposing hundreds more to the [...]

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January 30th, 2012 - Honey Bee Facts No.1!

Honey Bees stop flying when the temperature drops down into the 50s (F). They stay inside their hive in what is called a winter cluster which means they get into a big huddle. There is no point to flying outside of the hive as there are no flowers in bloom, hence no pollen or nectar [...]

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January 23rd, 2012 - The sad story of FiT’s – the shape of things to come?

The recent decision by the Government to retrospectively reduce the level of feed in Tariff (Fit) from 43pkwh to 21pkwh is a a huge blow to the UK’s environmental credibility. Originally introduced by the previous Government the latest decision is based on the fact that take up by homeowners and businesses has been greater than [...]

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December 23rd, 2011 - Lingfield Point is delighted to announce it’s new bus service.

We’re over the moon to welcome the bus 1/1b to Lingfield Point. Starting on 3 January, this regular half hour service will call at three stops around the 107 acre business park and will be able to serve the 1800 customers working at Lingfield Point. Part funded by Department of Transport, this joint initiative between [...]