Action on Climate

The Town Council’s declaration of a Climate Emergency in March 2019 was not our first actions to address Climate Change – but in itself highlighted the importance of the issue. Addressing the Climate Emergency now feeds into many other policy areas – but these are some specific actions that the Town Council has taken to address Climate Change.

Find out more about what action we’ve taken on climate below:

We’re proud to be part of a Plastic Free Community since 2019.

During the first COVID-19 lockdown, we set up GrowBoA linking our pandemic response to support with eco and…

We have hosted two dedicated Climate Emergency Steering Group meetings, with a range of guest speakers and workshops.

We have invested in the creation a dedicated Climate and Ecological Emergency section on our website

In 2020, and audit was undertaken of our websites – bradfordonavontowncouncil.gov.uk and bradfordonavon.co.uk. The subsequent changes to the…

How much energy have our St Margaret’s Hall solar panels generate? Find out here.

In 2021 we leased a Melex 3 Series Cargo (our electric buggy) for our Town Wardens to use.…

Our TerraCycle station helps you recycle usually hard-to-recycle items and reduce waste.

In late 2022 we commission, printed and displayed two banners to discourage car engine idling with the aim…

Our Community Fridge aims to reduce food waste in town.

Environment & Green Spaces works to address concerns and promote policies related to the Climate & Ecological Emergencies.