'Lack of forethought' hits Woking Borough Council with £325k fossil fuel energy hike

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        October 23, 2026

'Lack of forethought' hits Woking Borough Council with £325k fossil fuel energy hike

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The council's own energy company uses gas and will provide energy to civic buildings for up to 25 years
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'Lack of forethought' hits Woking Borough Council with £325k fossil fuel energy hike
• The council's own energy company uses gas and will provide energy to civic buildings for up to 25 years
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