It was sweltering over there, not far short of 40 degrees, but the car, when we returned to it, was cool in the shade. Because the car park was covered with an array of solar panels, which thus served a dual purpose. Or will we really be looking at an influx of commuters and retirees from more affluent but less attractive areas? Every planning authority, like Wiltshire, should keep a register of long-term empty commercial properties and brownfield plots. If that fails, perhaps hand down some government cash to oversee their conversion into rented housing for local people.