Town council unanimously approves plan for carbon-neutral future
Kidderminster Town Council members unanimously approved a “Climate Emergency Action Plan”, with the aim of making the Town Council carbon neutral by 2035.
The Town Mayor, Cllr Doug Hine, said: “The introduction to our plan briefly outlines the urgent and significant threat posed by Climate Change. With this plan we join with over 600 councils across Britain – big and small – covering 96% of the population who are setting ambitious targets and taking meaningful action.”
The action plan will shortly be published on the Kidderminster Town Council website, and includes other key items such as:
- Ensuring all council policies align with the Climate Emergency commitment
- Exploring solar and wind power generation on Council land and buildings
- Encouraging increased use of public transport and lower carbon modes of travel
- Supporting allotments and domestic food production
- Encouraging community orchards and tree planting to include fruit and nut trees
- Participate in emergency planning with the Environment Agency, other councils, emergency services, etc. for extreme weather events
Cllr John Beckingham, Chairman of the Council’s Operational Services Committee said: “Not only are the measures in our plan beneficial to the planet, but they will save Kidderminster Town Council and our residents money through energy and waste efficiencies; and contribute to our vision of healthy and happy neighbourhoods”.