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

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...

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...

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...