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How residents can help in the Climate Emergency

Take action on the climate crisis.

Resident guide to action on the climate crisis

Advice on what residents can do in their own lives to take action on the climate crisis.

Improving energy efficiency of your home

Find out how to make your home more energy efficient and save money on your bills.

Environmental volunteering

Throughout the year we organise and participate in a number of events to help improve the environment.

Friends' groups for parks in the borough

Find out about park friends' groups, which actively involve the local community in the daily life of our parks and open spaces.

Get fit and improve our green spaces with Nature’s Gym

Find out about Nature's Gym, a project that offers you opportunities to improve your fitness and your local park or nature reserve, by taking part in nature conservation activities.

Sustainable transport

​Find out about sustainable travel in the borough, including electric vehicle charging points and how we can help your school or business create a sustainable travel plan.

Rubbish and recycling

Find out your collection day, where to take your old appliances and what to do with your garden waste.

What businesses can do to tackle the Climate Emergency

We’ve put together a simple guide to help you reduce your carbon footprint, make a difference to the local community, the planet and even your running costs.