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
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...
Carbon Literacy for Parish and Town Councils
Take the lead in tackling climate change by becoming a carbon literate Parish or Town Council At the recent WALC Annual Conference, Sarah Stear, Head of Climate Change, at Warwickshire County Council, joined Claudine Pearson, WALC's Climate Officer, to talk about why...
Affordable housing event: helping rural communities build more and better
A rural housing training day, provided by Warwickshire Rural Community Council WRCC and Warwickshire Rural Housing Association (WRHA) has helped district and parish councillors and council officers from across Warwickshire understand more about the rural housing...
University of Warwick: Institute of Engagement
Resonate: Programme of Events across Warwick District The Resonate programme was originally designed by the University of Warwick to celebrate Coventry’s year as UK City of Culture. After a successful first year, Warwick’s Institute of Engagement has continued to...
Stratford-on-Avon District: Community Climate Change Fund
Are you a community group or Parish Council with an idea for a green project? The following groups will be able to apply for grant funding through the CCCF: Town or Parish Councils Formally constituted charity and community groups. The CCCF will fund projects which...
NALC National Network: Climate Emergency – October update
Heritage Fund: new green space strategic initiative for Towns and Cities
A new strategic initiative, Nature Towns and Cities, aims to enable 100 places across the UK to transform access to green space in urban areas and bring nature closer to home. It is backed by a partnership between the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the National Trust...
State of Nature Capital Report for England 2024
The State of Natural Capital Report for England 2024 : Risks to nature and why it matters, a new report from Natural England, was published on 9 October 2024. Natural England is the government’s adviser for the natural environment, helping to protect England’s nature...
Developing wildflower verges in Warwickshire
Highway verges are a valuable resource for wildlife and biodiversity and, as such, they need to be managed with care and attention. The release of the good verge guidance document by Plantlife and the national discussions around climate change have brought the topic...