Transport Decarbonisation and the Role of the Public Sector

Transport Decarbonisation and the Role of the Public Sector

The North West Net Zero Hub recently hosted a webinar on transport decarbonisation. All 5 of the individual talks are now available to view on their Youtube: Topics and speakers: 01 - Context Setting - James Johnson, North West Net Zero Hub Programme Lead 02 - Local...

Sport England funding for facilities damaged by extreme weather

Sport England funding for facilities damaged by extreme weather

Community organisations affected by the recent impact of Storms Bert and Conall can apply to Sport England's Movement Fund to recover quickly. Supporting emergency relief and helping with costs during a crisis, like flood damage from extreme weather, is catered for by...

Energy Resilience Fund – Power to Change

Energy Resilience Fund – Power to Change

The Energy Resilience Fund is an initiative assisting community businesses in retrofitting their buildings with energy-saving measures. The programme is funded by Power to Change and delivered by Key Fund. Investment amounts are available from £10,000 to £150,000. Up...

How to upgrade energy efficiency in listed buildings

How to upgrade energy efficiency in listed buildings

From solid wall insulation to low carbon heating, these eight new videos explore ways to improve energy efficiency while preserving the heritage of your home. Brought to you by the Green Heritage Homes, a government funded Local Energy Advice Demonstrator project, run...

Rugby Borough: Engaging on Climate Adaptation

Rugby Borough: Engaging on Climate Adaptation

Rugby Borough Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, setting an objective to become Net Zero Carbon by 2035. It adopted a Climate Change Strategy in 2022 setting the strategic direction for future climate change work. Progressing this, the Council is now...

Warwick District: Thermal imaging camera loan scheme

Warwick District: Thermal imaging camera loan scheme

Warwick District Council (WDC) is inviting local constituted community groups from across Warwick District to take part in a thermal imaging camera loan scheme, to help private residents identify areas of their home where the energy efficiency can be improved. WDC is...

Coronation Living Heritage Fund Success: New Community Orchards

Coronation Living Heritage Fund Success: New Community Orchards

Warwickshire’s first two community orchards under the Fruitful Pursuits Coronation Living Heritage Fund were planted in Upper Lighthorne Parish in Stratford-on-Avon, and at the Saltisford Canal Centre in Warwick this November. This milestone celebrates the launch of a...

National Tree Week: 23 Nov – 1 Dec 2024

National Tree Week: 23 Nov – 1 Dec 2024

National Tree Week is brought to you by The Tree Council and partners, brings together the conservation sector, volunteers and tree-lovers to mark the start of the annual tree planting season.  There are now over 100 National Tree Week events submitted to their...

Community Benefits from Renewable Energy Projects

Community Benefits from Renewable Energy Projects

A Westminster Hall debate on community benefits from renewable energy projects took place on 15 October. In England, the previous government consulted on plans to take ownership of and update the Community Benefits Protocol for England, which was developed by the...

Well-planned cycling programs can boost cycling rates

Well-planned cycling programs can boost cycling rates

A NALC blog by Tom van Vuren, Transport Planning Society's policy director, explores whether investing in cycling infrastructure leads to more cycling trips. By applying the concept of induced demand, he argues that better cycling facilities, like dedicated lanes and...