As part of their commitment to reducing emissions and supporting communities and businesses to do the same, Wyre Council has created a draft Climate Change Strategy and your views are needed.

A public consultation is now open until Sunday 18 February for residents and businesses to take part in. An online survey has been created and the council’s Climate Change officers will be hosting a series of consultation events across the borough to help people learn more and share their feedback directly.

Your views are important in helping the council to determine their ongoing priorities and future plans. You can visit 

www.wyre.gov.uk/haveyoursay 

to read the draft strategy and complete the online survey or drop in to meet the team at one of the upcoming events;

  • Knott End Library on Monday 29 January between 1pm and 4pm
  • Garstang Booths on Thursday 1 February between 10am and 2pm
  • Teanlowe Centre in Poulton on Saturday 3 February and Saturday 17 February between 10am and 2pm
  • Fleetwood Library on Wednesday 14 February between 10am and 12pm
  • Cleveleys Library on Friday 16 February between 10am and 2pm

Wyre Council declared an official Climate Emergency in July 2019 and committed to reduce the council's carbon emissions by at least 78% by 2035, in line with the UK Government target. Wyre Council’s draft Climate Change Strategy outlines their plans to protect the community from the increasing threat of climate change and includes their eight key objectives which will help achieve the overall ambitions;

  1. Buildings - Retrofit and decarbonise buildings and heating systems.
  2. Transport - Support decarbonised, safe and sustainable transport.
  3. Net zero council - Embed climate action across council governance and financial decision-making.
  4. Planning - Use our planning powers to plan for a low carbon and climate resilient future.
  5. Biodiversity - Protect and increase biodiversity.
  6. Engagement - Collaborate, educate and engage with others to take climate action.
  7. Waste - Reduce waste, support a circular economy and sustainable food production.
  8. Adaptation - Adapt to our changing climate

Notice Date: 26/01/2024