Climate Change
Achieving Net Zero across Local Councils
In February 2023 ChALC held a short survey amongst members to understand how they were addressing the challenges of climate change. Of the 33 that responded, 14 had formally declared a climate emergency. A range of mitigating actions are being undertaken by all, with the top action being creating a community orchard and/or wildflower meadow.
The survey showed that there are a wide range of activities being carried out across Cheshire and Warrington, with evidence that parishes are really considering and thinking about what they are doing.
In July 2023 ChALC held a successful online conference where participants heard from a range of guest speakers:-
- Andrew Maliphant, the Environmental & Sustainability Advisor for The Society of Local Council Clerks – thoughts and key messages for local councils.
- Dr Rachel Giles, Evidence and Planning Manager at Cheshire Wildlife Trust – the Trust's perspective of the challenge of climate change and practical suggestions to help parishes mitigate the effects.
- Kate Harrison from Ashton Hayes – the village Carbon Neutral Project and the Community Energy CIC.
- Colette Fellows – the development and actions of the Grappenhall and Thelwall Climate and Ecological Emergency Committee.
- Richard Holland from Disley – the Council's journey to install a couple of electric vehicle charge points.
Useful Resources
Below we have started to list useful resources that ChALC members (who are signed into the website) can view and download.
- The Place Based Initiative – a climate action network for local councils and their community groups
- Planning Application Guidance – commenting on local planning applications, guidance in respect of climate change
ChALC Climate Change Conference recording
If you missed our Climate Change Conference on 4th July a recording of the entire online event is now available to view via this link https://clipchamp.com/watch/RT1959yzDdI