New climate action initiative in Burton  

East Staffordshire Borough Council recently hosted its first Climate Change Forum for Town and Parish Councils, bringing together local representatives to discuss community-level climate action.

The online forum, which took place in November, saw participation from 11 local parish and town councils and featured practical guidance on carbon footprinting, climate action planning, and real examples of successful local initiatives.

Winshill Parish Council shared their experiences of implementing climate action at a local level, demonstrating what can be achieved through community-led approaches.

Following positive engagement at the forum, the Council is now looking to establish a Parish Climate Action Working Group to continue these important discussions and support collaborative climate action across East Staffordshire.

Councillor Dennis Fletcher, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, said: "The forum has shown there's a real appetite for climate action at the parish level.

“We're now looking to build on this momentum through our new working group, which will provide regular opportunities for sharing ideas, resources, and best practices."

Any town or parish councillors interested in joining the Climate Action Working Group are encouraged to contact the Council's Climate Change team at climate.change@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk