Still time to take part in Waverley's climate change survey

Residents, businesses and local groups across the borough have just a few weeks left to take part in Waverley Borough Council's Climate Emergency Survey.

Launched in August, the survey has already shown that 78% of respondents – roughly four out of five people – think climate change is an important issue.

Waverley declared a climate emergency last September, with its executive approving the first draft of an action plan in March. The plan, which can be viewed here sets out how the council can become carbon-neutral by 2030.

It also recognises that across the council, all strategic decisions and budgets need to be aligned with the goal of achieving a shift to carbon-neutral.

Councillor Steve Williams, Waverley's Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability, said: "We have had a great response to the survey, with the results so far showing that our communities think this is a critical issue and giving us some valuable insight as to where we should be focusing our attention going forward.

"The information gathered from our residents, businesses and other key groups in the borough will offer valuable insight into what we as a council can do to reduce carbon emissions, but also highlight what we can all do as a community to help achieve the goal of being carbon-neutral by 2030."

Waverley has already started work on cutting back its carbon emissions and supporting the move towards a net-zero carbon borough by 2030. It has allocated £300,000 to support the Climate Emergency Action Plan, and is now looking at building zero-carbon homes, making Waverley buildings more energy efficient, supporting community energy hubs, promoting walking, cycling and sustainable transport and harnessing solar energy.

The survey closes on Friday, October 16th and can be accessed here.