Council offers cash for climate change schemes

Staffordshire County Council deputy leader Philip White said people must work together to take action on climate change

Funding is being offered to charities and voluntary groups to take action against climate change.

Staffordshire County Council has opened the fund for its fifth year, and has handed out more than £267,000 to 290 non-profit groups over the duration of the scheme.

This year it is offering a further £93,000 which groups can apply for a share of.

The council is committed to a target of zero carbon emissions by 2050, said deputy leader Philip White.

“We hugely value the contribution that community groups can make locally to delivering this goal and I’m delighted to have this scheme running for its fifth year,” he said.

“The first part is on a first come, first served basis, so I strongly encourage groups to speak with their councillor to make an application.

“We can all make a big difference by working together.”

From 9 July until 8 October, each county councillor in Staffordshire will have £1,500 to allocate to projects in their area, starting at £500 and going up to a maximum of £3,000 if paired up with another councillor.

This funding will be provided on a first come, first served basis and groups will find out if they are successful six weeks after making a complete, valid application.

When this part closes, up until 13 December, a second part will open for applications.

In this part, groups will be able to apply for £3,000 - £5,000 and the council will award funding to what it feels are the best and most innovative projects.

Groups can only apply in one part of the funding programme.