About us
Chair: Steve Mewes
Steve was born and brought up in Wedmore and now lives nearby in Heath House. He is the Local Nature Partnership Coordinator and Advocacy Manager at Somerset Wildlife Trust involved in restoring nature and preparing for the Climate Emergency in this stunning county. His background is in policy, quality assurance and project management in the renewable energy, internet, education, charity, food, politics and travel industries. He is a founder of Green Wedmore, formed in 2006.
Steve is also a founding director and previously chair of Wedmore Community Power Co-Operative which has a 1MW community solar farm in Wedmore. Board member of the Food Forest Project charity who run Wedmore Village Farm. Founder and Chair of Somerset Climate Action Network.
His passion is working towards a positive low-carbon future in the county he loves.
Vice-Chair: Ben Jacobs
Ben lives in Wedmore with his family, and has strong family connections to the village. Ben has been part of Green Wedmore since moving back to Somerset at the end of 2021.
Ben is a software developer by profession, and has a keen interest in sustainability. This especially includes the cross over of technology and sustainability, such as renewable energy and innovative net-zero solutions.
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Ben is also a leader at Bagley Baptist Church where he has instigated several projects including upgrades to LED lighting, and the installation of a 24kW solar PV system
Secretary: Liz Burton
Liz moved to Wedmore 7 years ago with her family. She is an active member of numerous local groups and fundraising committees.
Liz worked formerly in the charities sector and has a passion for re-using and upcycling. Prior to that she worked for many years in the public transport sector both in operational management and HR and recruitment.
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Treasurer: Gail Millard
Gail lives in Wedmore and is Green Wedmore's Secretary..
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