Greener Faster – Update
Go Greener Faster Grant
The Winchester City Council’s Go Greener Faster Grant Scheme aims to support not-for-profit organisations to take action in response to the climate emergency. Project funding can be used to help communities become more sustainable and to reduce energy use and carbon emissions.
An online Advice Clinic is being held to support organisations wishing to apply, on Wednesday 17th January at 1-2pm. Register using the link below.
Go Greener Faster Grant: Advice Clinic Tickets, Wed 17 Jan 2024 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
Climate Neutrality Open Forum – 29th January 6.30pm – Can we step away from the car?
Winchester City Council’s next Carbon Neutrality Open Forum will take place on Monday 29 January from 6.30pm – 8pm. It will be chaired by the Cabinet Member for the Climate Emergency and will feature speakers from Sustrans (Roddy Crockett), Stagecoach (Marc Reddy) and Hampshire County Council (Stewart Wilson) on how we can reduce reliance on private car travel.
Please register for free on Eventbrite:
Questions to the panel can be submitted in advance to climateemergency@winchester.gov.uk.
Winchester City Council achieves Carbon Literate Organisation Silver Award
Winchester City Council has been recognised for its efforts in training staff about the causes and impacts of climate change and how day-to-day actions in their work and at home can help reduce carbon emissions.
WCC is one of only 5 local authorities across the UK to be awarded the silver accreditation by the Carbon Literacy Trust.
Free Low Carbon Assessments for Businesses
Winchester City Council is delighted to be working with GEP Environmental to offer businesses in the district a free carbon footprint assessment. This will identify interventions to reduce energy, water, waste and transport emissions, and funding opportunities of between £5,000-£10,000 can then be applied for.
To find out more visit: https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/low-carbon-assessments/
Carbon Neutrality Action Plan
Winchester City Council has updated its Carbon Neutrality Action Plan 2023-2030. You can find a copy on our website here: https://www.winchester.gov.uk/climate-change-and-energy/carbon-neutrality-action-plan
Workplace Travel Network
WCC is inviting local workplaces to join our Travel Network meeting on 16 January. Travel is often the largest contributor to carbon emissions for businesses and large organisations. The meeting will cover available support, transport updates and an opportunity to share tips and advice across workplaces.
The meeting will run online 10am-12pm on 16th January 2024. For more information and to register click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winchester-district-workplace-travel-network-tickets-763411603657?aff=oddtdtcreator
Don’t forget you can always get in touch with the WCC Sustainability Team at the council via climateemergency@winchester.gov.uk.