Climate Action Plan
Workington Town Council declared a Climate Emergency and adopted the Climate Action Plan at their Full Council meeting on Wednesday 9th October 2024 (Minute: 24.85)
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Since then, the Council has been busy investigating actions the Town Council can take, as well as looking for ways to work with partners to make a difference.
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You can download a copy of the Town Council’s Action Plan here.
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Each of the Council’s four committees has reviewed the Climate Emergency Action Plan and added actions within their remits. The document will be regularly reviewed at Council Committees and updated with any action taken.
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Workington Town Council's Climate Emergency Objectives:
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Energy – to reduce energy demand, improve energy efficiency and convert to renewable, low or zero carbon technologies for energy and heat.
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Transport – to promote walking, cycling and public transport. Accelerating the move to Council owned electric vehicles.
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Food & Land – to promote sustainable land management, including tree planting to help absorb carbon & water.
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Economy, Housing & Waste – to support the local economy to ensure existing and new homes are climate resilient whilst reducing, re using and recycling materials and ongoing resources e.g. water
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Community Engagement – to engage local people in accelerating their own responses and building resilience to ongoing climate impact
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We are hosting public consultation events on:
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DATES & TIMES TBC FOR 2025