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 focussing work on Climate Adaptation.
The Climate Adaptation World Café Event on Saturday 9 November at the Benn Hall, in Rugby, aimed to engage with new audiences and stakeholders to drive forward Rugby Borough Council’s work on climate adaptation.
John Slinger MP and Mary Creagh MP, the Minister for Nature, addressed the delegates who then took part in a series of round table discussions. A key output from the event will be a report reflecting the views and opinions expressed on the day. This will be used to inform the Council’s work in relation to Climate Adaptation.
Wolston Parish Council’s Chair, Cllr Tim Willis, spoke about Council and community response to extensive damage in January 2024. Following a series of public and Council meetings, a flood action group was formed and has made significant progress on alleviating flooding.
A resource marketplace hosted materials and displays from partner organisations, including: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust (WWT), Garden Organic, Rugby Eco Hub, Transition Town Rugby, and Rugby Cycle Forum.
One of the organisations, Garden Organic, has recently announced a partnership with the borough council to provide support to volunteer Community Champions across the borough. Community champions will offer training and advice to residents around growing their own food, composting, preventing waste and using natural methods to promote healthy, productive and sustainable gardens and green spaces. They will be using the opportunity to promote the partnership to interested residents. Read more