Elmbridge invites residents to climate panel

People living in a Surrey district will be invited to shape their local authority's policy on climate change.

Elmbridge Borough Council in Esher is setting up a climate change citizens' panel, after declaring a climate emergency in 2019.

Letters will be sent to randomly selected households representing the area's demographics.

The board will be made up of 22 people selected from those who respond.

The panel will meet five times between June and October, discussing ideas and hearing from climate experts, before coming up with a series of recommendations for the council.

Ashley Tilling, portfolio holder for climate change, environmental services, and sustainability, said: "The panel will complement other climate action engagement work across the borough, including community conferences, school engagement, and events.

"This is a great opportunity to hear from our diverse community and will play an instrumental role in shaping our local response to climate change, creating a healthier and more sustainable future for all."

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