‘Climate change’ photo competition launches in Hinckley and Bosworth

The closing date for entries is 12 September 2024. 

Photography enthusiasts are invited to capture an image representing climate change within the borough as part of a competition launched by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council.

Executive Member for Climate Change at the Borough Council, Councillor Martin Cartwright said: "Everyone has their own idea of what climate change means to them, and I hope that residents will show us what it means to them through the lens of a camera or phone. 

"Climate change is a hugely important and emotive topic and how it affects us, our lives, the world around us, the weather, the countryside, animals, nature and much more and we hope that with this competition you will show us what it means to you. Every picture tells a story – and we want to see yours. 

"Every submission to this competition will be a unique captured moment in time irrespective if it wins or not. Good luck with your entries."

The competition has four categories for those aged 18 and over:

• Your view of the borough - a photo you think best represents the borough as a whole 
• Nature and wildlife of the borough – a photo that captures the natural environment 
• Energy in the borough – a photo that shows a form of energy whether it be renewable or non-renewable 
• Weather in the borough – a photo that shows the effects of weather, good or bad 

For those aged 17 and under the category is:

Any photo which you think represents climate change 

The closing date for entries is 12 September 2024. 

Winning photographs, chosen by a panel of judges, will be displayed on the council website, social media channels and within the council’s resident newspaper the Borough Bulletin.