We would like to thank the following people for their support and assistance in supporting the project and developing the Dorset 2030 report; Ruth Andrade, Robert Barnard-Weston, Belinda Bawden, Peter Bywater, Candida Blaker, Soo Chapman, Robert Cheeseman, Phil Christopher, Philip Colfox, Marylyn Cropley, Julia Davies, Colin Divall, Ian Duckworth, Lauren Duff, Leon Elliot, Charles Ffoulkes, Jack Gale, Dilys Gartside, Robert Golden, Andy Hadley, Michael Hancock, Rob Hattersley, Jason Hawkes, Alex Hennessy, Ken Huggins, Philip Jordan, Corrina Lailla Osbourne, Chris Lakeman Fraser, Poppy Lakeman Fraser, Jacqueline Lambert, Julie Leah, Peter Littlewood, Sam Longworth, Tom Munro, Adrian Newton, Martin Price, Penny Quilter, Ian Rees, Feliciity Rice, Caroline Richards, Amanda Smith, Helen Sumbler, Zoe Tees, Giles Watts, Jason West, Pete West, Peter White, Eleanor Wills, Sara Wise and everyone at Dorset CAN.
While all those named here, and many others who attended workshops and discussions, have been key to completing this report, we would particularly like to thank contributing authors David McQueen and Theresa McManus, and Adrian Newton and Harriet Stewart-Jones for their diligent reviews and advice.
The report is dedicated to the memory of Colin Dewsnap, a co-founder of Zero Carbon Dorset and a truly committed, inspirational campaigner who wanted to create a better world for everyone.
While all those named here, and many others who attended workshops and discussions, have been key to completing this report, we would particularly like to thank contributing authors David McQueen and Theresa McManus, and Adrian Newton and Harriet Stewart-Jones for their diligent reviews and advice.
The report is dedicated to the memory of Colin Dewsnap, a co-founder of Zero Carbon Dorset and a truly committed, inspirational campaigner who wanted to create a better world for everyone.
2022 Report Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Education
Avonwood – Earth Charter School (https://www.avonwoodprimaryschool.org.uk/) Image from website
Climate Reality Project (https://www.climaterealityproject.org/our-mission)
Planet Earth Needs Our Help (https://planetearthneedsourhelp.com/) Image copied from website
Eco-schools (https://www.eco-schools.org.uk/) Image from website
Damers First School (www.damers.dorset.sch.uk)
Dorset Forest School (https://dorsetforestschool.org) Image from website
Arts University Bournemouth (https://aub.ac.uk) Image from website
Bournemouth University (https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk) Image from website
Bournemouth & Poole College (https://www.thecollege.co.uk)
DEED (https://deed.org.uk)
Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (https://www.dorsetlep.co.uk)
SustainAble You (http://www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk/sustainableyou)
Centre for Alternative Technology (https://cat.org.uk)
Young Peoples Trust for the Environment (http://ypte.org.uk)
Final Straw Foundation (https://finalstrawfoundation.org/big-fish-sculptures) Image from website
Planet Wimborne (http://planetwimborne.org)
Wessex Museums (https://www.wessexmuseums.org.uk)
Sou’-Sou’-West Arts Gallery (https://sousouwest.co.uk)
Poole Lighthouse (https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk)
HOME in BRIDPORT (http://home-in-bridport.weebly.com)
Change the Story (https://www.changethestory.eu/uk)
The Birds and the Trees (https://thebirdsandthetrees.com)
The World’s Largest Lesson (https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org)
360 Skills For Life: Climate Emergency Educational Programme (https://www.360skillsforlife.org) Images from website
Chapter 2. Power Down
Dorset Climate Action Network (CAN) Energy Group (https://www.dorsetcan.org)
Huff and Puff Construction (http://huffpuff.me)
Queen Elizabeth Sustainability Centre, Dorset (https://www.arco2.co.uk)
Claremont Road, Bridport (John & Anna, https://strawworks.co.uk/projects/extensions/dorset-extension-and-retrofit/)
Gull View, Bridport (John & Mary, http://dorset.greenopenhomes.net/homes/gull-view-bridport-2197)
Victorian Terrace, Weymouth (Jason West, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a7hLE1_zXWD6f1e_fWuwwyFltCel3VMd)
Carlinford, Boscombe (Zoe Tees, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a7hLE1_zXWD6f1e_fWuwwyFltCel3VMd)
Dorset Passivhaus (https://www.ukgbc.org/solutions/case-study-dorset-house/)
Bridport Renewal Corridor (http://www.bridportrenewal.org.uk)
Low Carbon Dorset (https://www.lowcarbondorset.org.uk)
Bournemouth University (https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk) Image from website
Dorset Green Living Project (https://www.sustainabledorset.org/green-living-project)
Ridgewater Energy (https://www.ridgewaterenergy.co.uk)
Lush Cosmetics (https://www.lush.com/uk) Image from website
Passivhaus (https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk)
The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com) Exeter and Norwich images from articles
Bristol development (https://www.goramhomes.co.uk)
LETI (https://www.leti.london)
Bio Cities (http://www.unlockingsustainablecities.org) -
Really Green Buildings (https://www.facebook.com/EcoWatch/videos/263083971861316/)
CAT (https://cat.org.uk)
Zero Energy Affordable Homes (https://www.dwell.com/article/3-in-1-housing-street-monkey-architects-229de90d)
Green Building Council Net Zero Carbon (https://www.ukgbc.org)
Insulate Britain (https://www.insulatebritain.com)
ChangeNOW Resource Hub (https://event.changenow.world)
Chapter 3. Power Up
Figure 1. ZCB Power Up Scenario – CAT (https://cat.org.uk/)
Figure 3. Existing projects and potential locations for renewable energy projects (https://www.dorsetlep.co.uk/)
Figure 6. South West Energy Hub / LEP Energy Future ambition (https://www.dorsetlep.co.uk/)
Dorset Climate Action Network (CAN) Energy Group (3 https://www.dorsetcan.org/energy-team.html)
Springhead Trust (https://www.springheadtrust.org.uk/)
Blandford Hill Eco Hub (https://www.blandfordhillecohub.co.uk/)
Low Carbon Dorset (https://www.lowcarbondorset.org.uk/case-studies/)
Case study: Lyme Regis Baptist Church. Image taken from website
Dorset Community Energy (www.dorsetcommunityenergy.org.uk)
Solar Streets, Swanage (https://solarstreets.co.uk/Swanage)
ECO, Solar Farms (www.thisiseco.co.uk/energy/solar.html)
Renewable energy generation, Bournemouth University (https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/sustainability)
North Fossil Farm, Winfrith Newburgh (https://www.springche.com/northfossil). Image taken from website
Holes Bay battery storage (https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/harmony_energy_partners_with_frv_for_utility_scale_storage_project
Hawkers Hill Energy Park (https://www.energy-storage.news/uk-renewables-players-anesco-foresight-partner-again-with-100mw-of-battery-storage/)
Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) (https://www.dorsetlep.co.uk/). Figure 11. Dorset LEP Route to Zero
South West Energy Hub (https://www.dorsetlep.co.uk/dorset-net-zero) Figure 12. South West Energy Hub / LEP Energy Future ambition
Rampion Offshore Windfarm (https://www.rampionoffshore.com) Figure 13. Rampion Wind Farm 2019 From Above. Source: Commons. Wikimedia.Org
ChangeNOW Resource Hub (https://event.changenow.world/en)
Chapter 4. Travel Better
ZCD Travel Reductions Scenario - https://cat.org.uk/info-resources/zero-carbon-britain/research-reports/zero-carbon-britain-rising-to-the-climate-emergency/
Figure 4. Cycle Parking at Bruge Railway Station – Photo from Mark Chivers
Figure 5. The Travel Hierarchy – Free web image
Figure 6. Screen shots from Marine Traffic 5th August 2020 - https://www.marinetraffic.com/
Transforming Cities Fund - https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/News/News-Features/Transforming-Travel/Transforming-Cities-Fund/transforming-cities-fund.aspx
BU - https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/sustainability
Figure 7. BU Travel Priorities – Bournemouth University
DCAN - https://www.dorsetcan.org/
BH Active Travel - https://www.bhactivetravel.uk/
How to make your travel green - https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/News/News-Features/Transforming-Travel/Sustainable-Transport-Initiatives/Transforming-Travel-Sustainable-Transport-Initiatives.aspx
Lyme Regis Car Club -
Co-wheels Car Club - https://www.co-wheels.org.uk/how-it-works
Liftshare - https://liftshare.com/uk/community/dorset
Blandford Hill Eco Hub - https://www.blandfordhillecohub.co.uk/
Lush Electric Bus - https://weare.lush.com/lush-life/our-impact-reports/carbon-impact/
Electric Refuse Collection – BCP
BCP Council Bikeability - https://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/AttractionsLeisure/SportsandActivities/cycletrainingforchildren.aspx
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust E-Bikes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5htqXjWpFOo
Figure 9. E-bike adoption in the Purbecks - Dorset HealthCare e-bikes in Purbeck
The Business Travel Network - http://www.businesstravelnetwork.org/p/home.html
Brittany Ferries - https://brittanyferriesnewsroom.com/two-new-hybrid-ships-for-brittany-ferries-uk-france-operations/
Beryl Bikes & e-Scooters in BCP - https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Roads-and-transport/Cycling/Cycling.aspx
CIVITAS - https://civitas.eu/projects
VeloCity - https://velocityplacemaking.co.uk/our-proposal/
Birmingham 2031 - https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20013/roads_travel_and_parking/2032/birmingham_transport_plan
15 Minute City - https://www.weforum.org/videos/paris-is-planning-to-become-a-15-minute-city-897c12513b
Smart Green Shipping - https://smartgreenshipping.com/
The Cartwright Moms – photo credit as per website - https://grist.org/article/in-maricopa-county-an-electric-school-bus-brings-power-to-the-people/
Kavalirs - https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/travel-information/getting-around/kavalir-getting-around-the-city-centre-by-electric-car/
South Wales Metro - https://tfw.wales/projects/metro/south-wales-metro
Coventry Very Light Rail - https://www.coventry.gov.uk/verylightrail
Alstom - https://www.alstom.com
Eversholt Rail - https://eversholtrail.co.uk/news/alstom-and-eversholt-rail-unveil-new-hydrogen-train-design/
Porterbrook - https://www.porterbrook.co.uk/innovation/case-studies/the-flex-family
Bombardier - https://rail.bombardier.com/en/solutions-and-technologies/urban/commuter.html
Hitachi Rail - https://hyperdriveinnovation.com/insights/news/hitachi-rail-and-hyperdrive-agreement-opens-way-for-battery-trains-across-britain/
Chapter 1 Education
Avonwood – Earth Charter School (https://www.avonwoodprimaryschool.org.uk/) Image from website
Climate Reality Project (https://www.climaterealityproject.org/our-mission)
Planet Earth Needs Our Help (https://planetearthneedsourhelp.com/) Image copied from website
Eco-schools (https://www.eco-schools.org.uk/) Image from website
Damers First School (www.damers.dorset.sch.uk)
Dorset Forest School (https://dorsetforestschool.org) Image from website
Arts University Bournemouth (https://aub.ac.uk) Image from website
Bournemouth University (https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk) Image from website
Bournemouth & Poole College (https://www.thecollege.co.uk)
DEED (https://deed.org.uk)
Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (https://www.dorsetlep.co.uk)
SustainAble You (http://www.beaminster.dorset.sch.uk/sustainableyou)
Centre for Alternative Technology (https://cat.org.uk)
Young Peoples Trust for the Environment (http://ypte.org.uk)
Final Straw Foundation (https://finalstrawfoundation.org/big-fish-sculptures) Image from website
Planet Wimborne (http://planetwimborne.org)
Wessex Museums (https://www.wessexmuseums.org.uk)
Sou’-Sou’-West Arts Gallery (https://sousouwest.co.uk)
Poole Lighthouse (https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk)
HOME in BRIDPORT (http://home-in-bridport.weebly.com)
Change the Story (https://www.changethestory.eu/uk)
The Birds and the Trees (https://thebirdsandthetrees.com)
The World’s Largest Lesson (https://worldslargestlesson.globalgoals.org)
360 Skills For Life: Climate Emergency Educational Programme (https://www.360skillsforlife.org) Images from website
Chapter 2. Power Down
Dorset Climate Action Network (CAN) Energy Group (https://www.dorsetcan.org)
Huff and Puff Construction (http://huffpuff.me)
Queen Elizabeth Sustainability Centre, Dorset (https://www.arco2.co.uk)
Claremont Road, Bridport (John & Anna, https://strawworks.co.uk/projects/extensions/dorset-extension-and-retrofit/)
Gull View, Bridport (John & Mary, http://dorset.greenopenhomes.net/homes/gull-view-bridport-2197)
Victorian Terrace, Weymouth (Jason West, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a7hLE1_zXWD6f1e_fWuwwyFltCel3VMd)
Carlinford, Boscombe (Zoe Tees, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a7hLE1_zXWD6f1e_fWuwwyFltCel3VMd)
Dorset Passivhaus (https://www.ukgbc.org/solutions/case-study-dorset-house/)
Bridport Renewal Corridor (http://www.bridportrenewal.org.uk)
Low Carbon Dorset (https://www.lowcarbondorset.org.uk)
Bournemouth University (https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk) Image from website
Dorset Green Living Project (https://www.sustainabledorset.org/green-living-project)
Ridgewater Energy (https://www.ridgewaterenergy.co.uk)
Lush Cosmetics (https://www.lush.com/uk) Image from website
Passivhaus (https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk)
The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com) Exeter and Norwich images from articles
Bristol development (https://www.goramhomes.co.uk)
LETI (https://www.leti.london)
Bio Cities (http://www.unlockingsustainablecities.org) -
Really Green Buildings (https://www.facebook.com/EcoWatch/videos/263083971861316/)
CAT (https://cat.org.uk)
Zero Energy Affordable Homes (https://www.dwell.com/article/3-in-1-housing-street-monkey-architects-229de90d)
Green Building Council Net Zero Carbon (https://www.ukgbc.org)
Insulate Britain (https://www.insulatebritain.com)
ChangeNOW Resource Hub (https://event.changenow.world)
Chapter 3. Power Up
Figure 1. ZCB Power Up Scenario – CAT (https://cat.org.uk/)
Figure 3. Existing projects and potential locations for renewable energy projects (https://www.dorsetlep.co.uk/)
Figure 6. South West Energy Hub / LEP Energy Future ambition (https://www.dorsetlep.co.uk/)
Dorset Climate Action Network (CAN) Energy Group (3 https://www.dorsetcan.org/energy-team.html)
Springhead Trust (https://www.springheadtrust.org.uk/)
Blandford Hill Eco Hub (https://www.blandfordhillecohub.co.uk/)
Low Carbon Dorset (https://www.lowcarbondorset.org.uk/case-studies/)
Case study: Lyme Regis Baptist Church. Image taken from website
Dorset Community Energy (www.dorsetcommunityenergy.org.uk)
Solar Streets, Swanage (https://solarstreets.co.uk/Swanage)
ECO, Solar Farms (www.thisiseco.co.uk/energy/solar.html)
Renewable energy generation, Bournemouth University (https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/sustainability)
North Fossil Farm, Winfrith Newburgh (https://www.springche.com/northfossil). Image taken from website
Holes Bay battery storage (https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/harmony_energy_partners_with_frv_for_utility_scale_storage_project
Hawkers Hill Energy Park (https://www.energy-storage.news/uk-renewables-players-anesco-foresight-partner-again-with-100mw-of-battery-storage/)
Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) (https://www.dorsetlep.co.uk/). Figure 11. Dorset LEP Route to Zero
South West Energy Hub (https://www.dorsetlep.co.uk/dorset-net-zero) Figure 12. South West Energy Hub / LEP Energy Future ambition
Rampion Offshore Windfarm (https://www.rampionoffshore.com) Figure 13. Rampion Wind Farm 2019 From Above. Source: Commons. Wikimedia.Org
ChangeNOW Resource Hub (https://event.changenow.world/en)
Chapter 4. Travel Better
ZCD Travel Reductions Scenario - https://cat.org.uk/info-resources/zero-carbon-britain/research-reports/zero-carbon-britain-rising-to-the-climate-emergency/
Figure 4. Cycle Parking at Bruge Railway Station – Photo from Mark Chivers
Figure 5. The Travel Hierarchy – Free web image
Figure 6. Screen shots from Marine Traffic 5th August 2020 - https://www.marinetraffic.com/
Transforming Cities Fund - https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/News/News-Features/Transforming-Travel/Transforming-Cities-Fund/transforming-cities-fund.aspx
BU - https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/sustainability
Figure 7. BU Travel Priorities – Bournemouth University
DCAN - https://www.dorsetcan.org/
BH Active Travel - https://www.bhactivetravel.uk/
How to make your travel green - https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/News/News-Features/Transforming-Travel/Sustainable-Transport-Initiatives/Transforming-Travel-Sustainable-Transport-Initiatives.aspx
Lyme Regis Car Club -
Co-wheels Car Club - https://www.co-wheels.org.uk/how-it-works
Liftshare - https://liftshare.com/uk/community/dorset
Blandford Hill Eco Hub - https://www.blandfordhillecohub.co.uk/
Lush Electric Bus - https://weare.lush.com/lush-life/our-impact-reports/carbon-impact/
Electric Refuse Collection – BCP
BCP Council Bikeability - https://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/AttractionsLeisure/SportsandActivities/cycletrainingforchildren.aspx
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust E-Bikes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5htqXjWpFOo
Figure 9. E-bike adoption in the Purbecks - Dorset HealthCare e-bikes in Purbeck
The Business Travel Network - http://www.businesstravelnetwork.org/p/home.html
Brittany Ferries - https://brittanyferriesnewsroom.com/two-new-hybrid-ships-for-brittany-ferries-uk-france-operations/
Beryl Bikes & e-Scooters in BCP - https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Roads-and-transport/Cycling/Cycling.aspx
CIVITAS - https://civitas.eu/projects
VeloCity - https://velocityplacemaking.co.uk/our-proposal/
Birmingham 2031 - https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20013/roads_travel_and_parking/2032/birmingham_transport_plan
15 Minute City - https://www.weforum.org/videos/paris-is-planning-to-become-a-15-minute-city-897c12513b
Smart Green Shipping - https://smartgreenshipping.com/
The Cartwright Moms – photo credit as per website - https://grist.org/article/in-maricopa-county-an-electric-school-bus-brings-power-to-the-people/
Kavalirs - https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/travel-information/getting-around/kavalir-getting-around-the-city-centre-by-electric-car/
South Wales Metro - https://tfw.wales/projects/metro/south-wales-metro
Coventry Very Light Rail - https://www.coventry.gov.uk/verylightrail
Alstom - https://www.alstom.com
Eversholt Rail - https://eversholtrail.co.uk/news/alstom-and-eversholt-rail-unveil-new-hydrogen-train-design/
Porterbrook - https://www.porterbrook.co.uk/innovation/case-studies/the-flex-family
Bombardier - https://rail.bombardier.com/en/solutions-and-technologies/urban/commuter.html
Hitachi Rail - https://hyperdriveinnovation.com/insights/news/hitachi-rail-and-hyperdrive-agreement-opens-way-for-battery-trains-across-britain/