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Climate and Nature Emergency Working Group (CNEWG) Terms of Reference (Nov 2022)

The Parish Council has committed to working with local residents, Bath & North East Somerset Council (“B&NES) and other organisations to establish specific local initiatives that will contribute to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.

B&NES has undertaken extensive research and used the results to prioritise the five most effective actions needed to achieve this aim:

1. Improving the energy efficiency of existing building stock through retrofitting, and allowing only zero carbon new builds.

2. Taking action to reduce transport emissions through reduced car use and the electrification of transport.

3. Investing in local renewable energy schemes.

4. Invest in tree planting and promote better land management to increase sequestration of carbon.

5. Protect and promote biodiversity, soil health, local food production and flood defence.

The Climate and Nature Emergency Working Group (CNEWG) exists to assist and advise the Parish Council, and the Councillor with direct responsibility for the climate and nature emergency, to put these proposed actions into practice through the following means:

Decision-making

• The Parish Council should consider the environmental impact of EVERY decision and action it takes, and the Councillor responsible for the climate and nature emergency should ensure that this happens on a meeting-by-meeting basis. The CNEWG can advise the Parish Council on how a decision or action could impact the environment, or put the Parish Council in touch with appropriate experts where necessary.

Representation

• The CNEWG will attend meetings, forums and training days that they have been advised of by the Parish Council, to gather information and advice from B&NES and partner organisations, and to feed this back to the PC or the CNE Councillor.

• The CNEWG will work with other local groups within Pensford and the surrounding area to help them take positive action on the Climate Emergency, and be a liaison between these groups and the Parish Council.

• CNEWG will feed back to the Parish Council via communication with the designated CNE Councillor.

Communication and Events

• The CNEWG will independently, following requests from the Parish Council, and in conjunction with other local groups, organise events and create communications to help parishioners take positive action on the climate and nature emergency,

• The CNE councillor will be informed of and invited to all meetings of the CNEWG.

• The Parish Council will support the group through individual Councillors attending and actively supporting initiatives, and through the communication tools available to the Parish Council.

The CNEWG isn’t responsible for single handedly initiating all the necessary actions to achieve carbon neutrality in the parish by 2030. Nor do the members have any knowledge or skills beyond those contained within the combined skillset of the PC members. But they can provide a hub or focus through which appropriate actions can be discussed or initiated and proposals disseminated throughout the parish.

The CNEWG is distinct from Pensford Initiatives, which is a separate body working to encourage community engagement with positive action for the climate and nature emergency.

 

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

WICK LANE, STANTON WICK – TTRN984 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE BY VEHICLES   In pursuance of Section 14(2)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984:

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that on 10^th December 2022, Wick Lane, Stanton Wick shall be closed to all traffic, in the interests of public safety, to enable Bristol Water to carry out emergency repairs to a burst main.
The road will be closed at Wick Lane, Stanton Wick from its point outside the property known as Parsons Farm, but the closure shall not apply to any vehicle associated with the works.
Alternative Route: Diversion will be clearly signed on site.
The closure and diversion will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.

These works will commence on 10^th December 2022 and the road closure is anticipated to be required for 4 days. This Notice will have a maximum duration of 6 days.

Applicant Details: Jack Hall Telephone: Bristol Water 01179 662267 Email: jack.hall@bristolwater.co.uk
Dated: 12th December 2022 Bath and North East Somerset Council Traffic Management Team Lewis House Manvers Street Bath BA1 1JG	Chris Major Director of Place Management

 

The official Recycling Information Leaflet for Residents 2022-23 is now available here:

Christmas and New Year Rubbish and Re-Cycling Dates 2022-23

Local charities Avon Needs Trees and the Forest of Avon Trust are hoping to plant a new woodland in Publow this winter.  This would provide great opportunities for local people to volunteer to plant trees and enjoy the land whilst creating new jobs in the area.

We have completed letter drops to immediate neighbours but would like to invite the wider community to a drop-in session to look at early plans and input into the process.

Come and join us at the Pensford Memorial Hall anytime from 5:30pm-7:30pm on Friday 14th October 2022.

You can find details of local jobs we are creating below, please share this with anyone who may be interested:

https://avonneedstrees.org.uk/about-us/jobs/

Farrington Gurney Parish Council is hosting an event jointly with University of Bath on October 15th. This is to help people stay warm and save money this winter.  Everyone is welcome.

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Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE) are promoting the Bright Green Homes initiative to householders in Bath & North East Somerset.

This energy efficiency scheme, funds and supports low-income households (owner occupier or private rented), not on gas heating and with low energy efficiency ratings to install a range of insulation measures and low carbon technologies.

A page on the BWCE website provides:

• The range of insulation and low carbon technologies that can be funded under the scheme

• Details of the eligibility criteria

• A link to the expression of interest form

• A checklist of information needed to complete the expression of interest form, including how to find information on your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

• A basic outline of what happens next if a household is considered eligible.

To find out more go to:
https://www.bwce.coop/bright-green-homes-funding-available-for-energy-efficiency-measures/

A Book of Condolence will be available on the Mobile Library that is due to visit Pensford next week on Tuesday.

Libraries and Books of Condolence

• A book of condolence will be available on the mobile library from 13 September so people who are unable to travel can pay their respects. The mobile library timetable is here

• Books of condolence will remain open at the Guildhall in Bath and at Keynsham Community space and Midsomer Norton Library and Information Service this week under normal office hours. You can find these here: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/hm-queen-elizabeth-ii

• On Sunday 18 September and Monday 19 September they will open from 9.30am-4.30pm at the Guildhall. They will also be open at Keynsham Community space and Midsomer Norton Library and Information Service on Sunday from 10am to 4pm and from 1pm to 4pm on Monday.

• The books of condolence will close at 5pm on Tuesday 20 September.

• People can also pay their respects by leaving an online message at Royal.uk