Have your say as Torbay joins county-wide battle against climate emergency
"Climate change is an issue which needs a response from all levels of society"
Torbay Council - one of about 25 organisations who make up the Devon Climate Emergency partnership - is playing its part in the move towards a net-zero Devon.
Over the past year a Net-Zero Task Force of 15 experts in areas including renewable energy, transport, planning and the built environment has been developing the plan.
Now residents are being asked to take part in the Interim Devon Carbon Plan consultation, which lasts for 10 weeks.
The partnership wants to hear views on key actions, and the plan will be updated after the Citizens’ Assembly next year.
Likely measures include more active travel; improved air quality; better insulation and warmer homes; reduced fuel poverty and eating more balanced diets to improve public health.
Torbay Cabinet member Mike Morey said: "Since we declared a climate emergency we have worked with the Devon Climate Emergency Group to build the local evidence and develop the strategic key actions which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the most effective way, in partnership, across Torbay, Devon and Plymouth.
"Climate change is an issue which needs a response from all levels of society.
"We also know that taking action on climate change such as developing renewable energy, saving energy and resources, increasing the levels of sustainable and active travel, and improving our natural environment presents opportunities to benefit our economy, our health and our communities.
"I encourage everyone to engage with the plan and give their views on the proposals within it.”
Have your say at: www.devonclimateemergency.org.uk/interimcarbonplan
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