Climate and Environment

Background

Stratfield Mortimer Parish Council (the Council) initially formed the Climate & Environment Steering Group primarily to set up, launch and run the Greening Campaign in the parish, and to become a community focal point for climate & environment initiatives, projects and community information and support. 

The Mortimer Greening Campaign was successfully launched in January 2021. Through this our community undertook to make some simple changes to their everyday lives which, if sustained, would result in significant reductions in Mortimer’s carbon emissions.

Now managed by the community through Greening Mortimer (an affiliate of MVP), the Council continues to proactively support Greening Mortimer and other climate and environmental initiatives.

Climate and Environment Steering Group (C&E SG)

The C&E SG comprises of parish councillors and members of the community.

The purpose of the group includes:

  • identifying, organise/manage/lead actions and events that will make a positive contribution to climate & environment conservation within and outside the Parish
  • researching and advising SMPC on actions and initiatives we can undertake that will make a positive contribution to restoring and preserving our climate & environment
  • working with third parties and other authorities to acquire information necessary for the Council to make decisions
  • representing SMPC on WBC Climate Forum
  • bringing the Community together to join forces on tackling and living with Climate Change

Climate and Environment News

The purpose of this site is to page is to provide news, information and updates on current Council climate & environment initiatives and projects such as:

  • Foudry Brook
  • Protecting and improving our green spaces to increase biodiversity and nurture our many species of flora and fauna
  • Greening mortimre update
  • A range of topics and useful information such as:
    • Events
    • Tackling climate change
    • Grants/funding available for green/energy conservation actions and projects

The information is currently being collated and will be added here once it is available

In addition, we are also hoping to be able to share information with you on:

Recycling Facilities in Our Village: 

  • Did you know that in addition to WBC recycle collections, right here in the village there are collection points for many items that WBC will not take.  Through this link you will find out: what can be recycled; where; and what it is recycled into.

New Neighbourhood Plan: 

  • How we are looking to protect and enhance our environment through planning regulations

Emergency Plan: 

  • Climate & Environment related considerations

West Berkshire Council:

  • Monthly updates from the WBC Climate Forum
  • Grants/help available for energy saving initiatives
  • Information links

How to contact us

For further information or if you are interested in getting involved, please contact by:

 

 

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