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Event Details: When and Where to Attend
Understanding the Proposed Zones
Why Your Feedback Matters

Plymouth City Council has officially launched a six-week public consultation regarding the development of new heat networks across the city. As part of the Government’s Heat Network Advanced Zoning Programme, these district heating systems aim to replace individual boilers with a centralised, more efficient energy supply. Residents, business owners, and those working within the proposed zones are encouraged to attend a series of free, drop-in exhibition sessions to learn more about the project and provide feedback.

Event Details: When and Where to Attend

These sessions are designed as informal drop-in events, meaning there is no need to book in advance. They offer a direct opportunity to meet the project team, view detailed boundary maps, and discuss how the infrastructure might impact your area.

Venue	Date	Time
Elements Café, Plymouth Science Park	22 June 2026	10am – 4pm
Devonport Library	24 June 2026	10am – 4pm
PEC Shop, Union Street	2 July 2026	5pm – 8pm
Central Library, Armada Way	3 July 2026	12pm – 6pm

If you are unable to attend these in-person exhibitions, the council has confirmed that a series of online webinars will also be available to ensure all interested parties can participate in the process.

Understanding the Proposed Zones

The current consultation focuses on two specific areas identified for initial development. The “Rennie Zone,” located in the south and west of the city, is planned to utilise waste heat from the South West Water Central Plant and the Devonport Energy from Waste facility. The second area, the “Ramsay Zone,” is situated in the north around Derriford. This zone is designed to capture heat from the NHS medical waste incinerator and leverage an expanded ground source heating system at Marjon University.

Why Your Feedback Matters

Councillor Tom Briars Delve, Cabinet Member for the Environment and Climate Change, has emphasised that this consultation is a vital step in ensuring the network design is tailored to Plymouth’s specific needs. While the initial phases of the project are expected to prioritise commercial and public sector buildings, the long-term strategy includes potential extensions to social housing and wider residential areas.

Feedback gathered during this six-week window will be used to refine the design of the networks, which are currently being developed in partnership with specialist firm Vital Energi. By participating, residents and local businesses can help shape the city’s energy resilience, with early infrastructure delivery potentially beginning later this decade. For those unable to attend the exhibitions, further information and details on how to submit feedback online can be found through the official Plymouth City Council consultation portal.

Source: Plymouth City Council