Climate and Nature

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...