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January 2022
In these newsletters we share with you the progress we are making on reducing our carbon emissions and supporting the environment. Look out too for information on community initiatives and advice on how you too can make a difference.
JOIN US in tackling climate change and reducing our carbon footprint.
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Council Leader pledges £1m to fight climate change
Councillors will look to approve a budget of some £1million at a Horsham District Council Cabinet meeting on 27 January to help protect and enhance the District’s local environment.
This is in line with the Council’s corporate objectives to tackle the effects of climate change, become carbon neutral by 2030 and reverse the decline in wildlife.
Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for the Environment and Rural Affairs Cllr James Wright commented:
"I very much welcome this extra investment to support a host of new measures to protect the local environment.
"As a council we are on a mission to tackle climate change and this increase in funding targeted specifically at initiatives to reduce carbon and increase biodiversity across our District very much reflects this."
Image left to right: Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for the Environment and Rural Affairs Cllr James Wright, and Leader of the Council Cllr Jonathan Chowen.
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Celebrating one year of Wilder Horsham District
Wilder Horsham District has already achieved much to be proud of. See what the project has been up to, and celebrate the achievements already made, in our first End of Year report.
Despite a slow start due to the pandemic lockdowns restricting site meetings, the first six months of activity has nevertheless resulted in some great progress.
We would like to thank all landowners, community groups, organisations, partners, and individuals who have engaged with and supported the project so far.
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1. Community Climate Fund
Our Community Climate Fund is open once again for new applications.
Local voluntary and community groups can bid for up to £5000 funding for projects that share our vision of becoming a carbon neutral District.
What projects have received funding so far
Projects that have received funding so far have included initiatives such as changing from high energy to low energy lighting, installing PV solar panels, tree planting, developing a drought resistant garden, wildlife surveys, installing an air source heat pump to replace a gas fired boiler, and many more.
Please pass pass this on to anyone you know who may be interested; it may be your local scout group, church, Friends group or club, or any other local community group.
Applications close on Friday 11 February.
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2. The Nature Recovery Award
Working as part of the Wilder Horsham District partnership, this award will support landowners and community groups who aim to set up practical schemes to expand and improve networks for wildlife across the Horsham District landscape.
Applications close on Sunday 13 February.
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Our new ‘Reuse Click and Collect’ shop helps reduce waste
In Summer 2021 we installed a trial Reuse container at Horsham’s Hop Oast’s Park and Ride to collect donations of unwanted furniture and quirky collectables that are still in good condition.
The idea was so successful that we filled two containers, which we have now closed, and we have opened a new online shop so that the donated items can be sold to those who need it.
Take a look, pay for the item online, and come and collect it from our Click and Collect point. All money made from sales goes back into funding the reuse and recycling projects.
Why we're running a Reuse trial
Keeping good quality products in active use for longer preserves natural resources and prevents waste. It also supports those who are less able to purchase brand new items, and avoids carbon emissions from new product manufacture and distribution.
This initiative is funded by the West Sussex Waste Partnership and managed by Horsham District Council.
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Wasting food feeds climate change!
Why not start the new year with a renewed motivation to cut back now on food waste?
We are currently working with other West Sussex councils to develop a strategy for dealing with food waste. This is in line with the Government's commitment in its recent Environment Act to roll out separate household food waste collection across the country.
Food waste makes up a staggering 30-40% of the average household general waste bin in West Sussex!
For tips on making the most of your food and reducing your own food waste check out the weblink below:
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Our Food Waste collection trial has now been completed
In Autumn 2021 we undertook a three month food waste collection trial with one hundred varied households across the District. The trial has now closed and we will be reviewing the data in the coming weeks.
So far we know that in three months:
- Each household on average recycled over 3kg of food waste per week.
- General waste per household was cut on average from 6kg to 4kg per week.
This means that the quantity of household waste each week was reduced by one third!
Watch this space for more details or visit our webpage for updates and top tips on reducing your own food waste.
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January Events
Wednesday 26 January, 6 - 7pm
The Youth Eco Forum (YEF) is for 12-17 year olds who meet every other week using Zoom (invite only due to safeguarding). The 26 January meeting will be a taster session for potential new YEF members where they can discuss worries, hopes and share ideas and actions. The group is led by a Christ’s Hospital School Eco Ranger. Book using EVENTBRITE
Saturday 29 January, 10am - 4pm
The Sussex Green Hub takes place on the last Saturday of every month at the United Reformed Church in Horsham. This month, between 10am and 1pm, Mark from Community Energy Horsham will be discussing a new initiative looking for roof tops for new community solar energy projects in Horsham District.. Email him at energy@sussexgreenliving.co.uk.
These events and more take place under the banner of Sussex Green Living who develop and organise a range of community outreach green initiatives.
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