Moray public urged to join council's discussions on climate change
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THE people of Moray are being urged to have their say to help shape the council's climate change action plan.
A series of webinars will be held to discuss residents’ views as part of a public consultation on Moray Council’s draft climate change strategy.
The council aims to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Working alongside tsiMORAY, the council is inviting residents to participate in a discussion on the strategy before completing the its online survey.
The online discussions will be held on: October 2, from 1-2.30pm; October 6, from 6-7.30pm; and October 14, from 2-3.30pm. The public consultation closes on October 30.
Those who wish to take part are being asked to register their interest.
Chair of Moray Council’s climate change working group, Councillor Louise Nicol, is encouraging people from all walks of life to take part.
She said: "It doesn’t matter how much or little you know about climate change, your age, or where you live in the area – we all have something to contribute and discuss about climate change, and I would urge residents to take the opportunity to have their say.
"Predominately we’re focussing on what actions the council are taking to reduce our carbon footprint. We value the input from our residents on what they think about the proposals, our action plan, and their understanding of climate change."
Third sector development officer at tsiMORAY Edward Fitsell said: "These meetings, hosted by tsiMORAY, represent a great opportunity for residents and organisations in Moray to contribute to this strategy and support their local council to achieve the ambitious target of net-zero by 2030.
"They could also serve to encourage individuals, organisations and communities that haven’t already done so, to develop their own emissions-related targets and plans for how to get there."
