Rt Rev Ruth Worsley, has voiced support for All Saints Church in Bedworth, as it plans to install solar panels on its roof despite its Grade II listed status

late-victorian All Saints Church, built between 1888 and 1890, holds significant historical value and is part of Bedworth’s conservation area

local council’s planners are hesitant due to historical preservation concerns. They have stressed the need to prioritise historical preservation, citing potential harm to the building and its surroundings.

proposed installation of 68 solar panels on the church’s south-facing roof promises an 18 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions annually and a 40 per cent decrease in electricity bills

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