The CBS (co-op) is a member-owned and democratically controlled organization designed to serve the shared needs of the Community rather than maximize profits for external investors. The key features are:

• Member Ownership - The people who join the co-op also own and control it
• Democratic Decision Making - each member gets one vote, ensuring fair governance
• Profit Sharing - all profits are managed and distributed by the co-op
• Community Focus - supporting local projects ad investing in future energy installations

• 600kWp Solar installation on land secured at Heights Quarry / Rose Hill Farm
• Secured CEF stage 1 of £40,000
• Feasibility, Ecological and Visual Impact Studies have all been completed
• Northern Powergrid electrical connection agreed
• Pre-planning with DCC - recommended we proceed to full planning
• Professionally designed and fully costed
• Construction, Finance and Management partners in place

Full planning permission will be submitted before Autumn, and we do not foresee and cause for concern.

• Submit CEF Stage 2 Development
• Continue with Full Planning App
• Close off Stage 1 Grant
• Presentation in Village Halls - engage key volunteers
• Apply for Stage 2 Grant - up to £100k
• Develop project in detail
• Setup Community Benefit society
• Install Spring / Summer 2026