Your call on climate emergency

Strategy for how Hinckley and Bosworth can tackle climate change has been launched.

A plan of action for how Hinckley and Bosworth can tackle climate change has been launched.

It's being considered by councillors and residents, businesses and charities are being asked their views.

The Borough Council declared a climate emergency in July last year and has committed itself to taking action to help the borough become carbon neutral by 2030. 

Since declaring a climate emergency, the council has been working with a range of community groups to gather more information about the measures being taken to tackle climate change. 

Sharon Stacey, Director of Community Services at the Borough Council who is leading the initiative said: “In the last few months we have already seen some fantastic work going on in the community. St Catherine’s Church in Burbage is one of the first eco churches in the country thanks to the innovative work of the vicar and congregation. Their passion for climate change led them to making a complete step change in the way they approached the maintenance and design of their ancient building to make it as sustainable as they possibly could.

"We know there must be lots of other examples out there in the borough that we could all learn from. We can’t do this alone; we want to hear from you.”

Executive Member for Climate Change at the Borough Council, Cllr Martin Cartwright added: “The global climate crisis is one of the biggest challenges we face and the reason why we have declared a climate emergency. We all must play a part so that’s why we are inviting comments, views and suggestions on the draft strategy, including its proposed scope, purpose and the four delivery themes to tackle climate change across the borough. Furthermore I am interested in residents’ views as well as what they are doing in respect of reducing their climate impact.

“We are calling this consultation exercise Climate Change: Call for information. 

“Given the issue of climate impact we would urge people to contact us online if they are able to do so. Alternatively you can request a printed version by contacting the council. 

"We have set ourselves an ambitious target and the success of this strategy depends on widespread action by local people so it’s essential that as many people as possible get involved to do everything we can to tackle climate change in this area now and in the future.”