Preston’s climate jury has started. A group of randomly selected people representing the demographic of Preston are considering what the city should do about climate change. After questioning experts on climate change and emissions, the jury then get to choose what topics they want to focus on.
https://www.preston.gov.uk/article/7872/People-s-Climate-Jury
This CAP project which has been meeting for the last two years has received ‘Advancing a Shared Economy in Preston’ funding. It will be used to employ someone part time to progress solar installations.
Have your say on the future of this project to develop everyday cycling at The Larder July 16th 2.30-5.00pm.
See lots of updates on the Projects page.
There was a good turnout on 17th June for Robin Jones’ presentation on the progress of Community Energy Preston. Clear explanations of what CEP’s solar offer is, showed the audience that the project is well on its way to viability. An expected grant will enable the part-time appointment of someone to work with the volunteers and coordinate the next steps. Julie Ridley also had exciting news of the success of an application to LCC’s Access Fund for ‘Preston Pedals’ to move into the future.
Members of the public were invited to write ‘Letters to tomorrow’ recording fears of increasing threats to the natural world and demands for political leaders to act. These were published on the Great Big Green week site.
May 13th 10-3 at CEC 32 Flag Market, Preston
Come and put heads together to plan events, projects and campaigns!
Free event facilitated by NW FoE staff member Helen Rimmer who did a similar workshop for us last year.
The meeting went well, the new constitution to allow more people to share leadership was adopted. An interactive session on ‘what would make Preston a healthy environment? followed.
The Committee for this year is now in place.
This short film Leicester by bike reports on a recent visit by UCLAN, Lancashire County Council, Lancaster City Council and Climate Action Preston to learn how the city of Leicester has encouraged cycling
See the new Preston Pedals launch video