16th February 2022
Email the Chancellor: Don't pull the plug on bus funding
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Email the Chancellor: Don't pull the plug on bus funding
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15th February 2022
WEN have been offered free Ride Leader Training for two of our members*
*If you know of a non-member who would be interested, get in touch and we will operate a waiting list.
Tue 22 Feb 2022, 9:30-16:00
Starting in the Noctorum / Beechwood Area, CH43 9
It will be a mix of theory/classroom and practical with some bike maintenance skills included.
If you are interested get in touch with wen@la21.net and we will give you full details and let you know how to book.
With thanks to Bee Wirral CIC and BikeRight
WEN have been offered free Ride Leader Training for two of our members*
*If you know of a non-member who would be interested, get in touch and we will operate a waiting list.
Tue 22 Feb 2022, 9:30-16:00
Starting in the Noctorum / Beechwood Area, CH43 9
It will be a mix of theory/classroom and practical with some bike maintenance skills included.
If you are interested get in touch with wen@la21.net and we will give you full details and let you know how to book.
With thanks to Bee Wirral CIC and BikeRight
Launch of MRWA Community Fund 2022/2023 - announcement for Merseyside and Halton Community Group
This week we have launched the application process for this year’s Community Fund. Please see the launch media release below which contains all the details about applying to the Fund.
Please let us know if you have any contact or projects that might be interested in applying, and feel free to distribute and forward this information to any of your own contacts.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Authority should you have any questions at - communityfund.2022-2023@merseysidewda.gov.uk
Forms are available for download at https://www.merseysidewda.gov.uk/what-we-do/supporting-residents-and-community-groups/make-an-application-to-the-community-fund/
Please let us know if you have any contact or projects that might be interested in applying, and feel free to distribute and forward this information to any of your own contacts.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Authority should you have any questions at - communityfund.2022-2023@merseysidewda.gov.uk
Forms are available for download at https://www.merseysidewda.gov.uk/what-we-do/supporting-residents-and-community-groups/make-an-application-to-the-community-fund/
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Net Zero Business Survey - Last chance to have your say
We want to support businesses in their journey to Net Zero and would appreciate if you could take 5-10 minutes to complete this short survey to enable us to provide the most relevant and practical support for you and your business.
Complete the survey here.
We want to support businesses in their journey to Net Zero and would appreciate if you could take 5-10 minutes to complete this short survey to enable us to provide the most relevant and practical support for you and your business.
Complete the survey here.
Emergency Appeal - Click here to donate
10th February 2022 - Click on the Image Above for News
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Consultation on the wellbeing and physical activity of people in Liverpool
Start date: Friday 21st January 2022
End date: Sunday 20th February 2022
What are we consulting on?
We want to know how people living and working in Liverpool currently stay active, and understand how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on your physical activity.
We want you to have your say on what services could be improved and find out what our communities would like to see in their areas when it comes to physical activity and sporting opportunities.
The feedback you give will help shape a new approach over the coming years, which will focus on transforming the health and wellbeing of our residents.
How to comment
You can share your views on this proposal by completing an online survey. This survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.
Start the survey
What happens to my views?
The information collected in this survey will be used by Liverpool City Council officers to shape our new approach to transforming the health and wellbeing of our residents.
We may share the results of the survey with third parties only if there is an operational reason to do so. We are not collecting identifiable information and all other information will be processed in line with data protection regulations.
The information we collect will only be used for the agreed purpose and will be retained for 12 months, then securely destroyed. All analytical reports will be fully anonymised. Your responses may be included in consultation reports and published on this website.
What happens next?
A report will be published in April 2022 and the recommendations will start to be implemented throughout 2022.
Further information
If you have any questions about this consultation please email PASDev@liverpool.gov.uk
End date: Sunday 20th February 2022
What are we consulting on?
We want to know how people living and working in Liverpool currently stay active, and understand how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on your physical activity.
We want you to have your say on what services could be improved and find out what our communities would like to see in their areas when it comes to physical activity and sporting opportunities.
The feedback you give will help shape a new approach over the coming years, which will focus on transforming the health and wellbeing of our residents.
How to comment
You can share your views on this proposal by completing an online survey. This survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.
Start the survey
What happens to my views?
The information collected in this survey will be used by Liverpool City Council officers to shape our new approach to transforming the health and wellbeing of our residents.
We may share the results of the survey with third parties only if there is an operational reason to do so. We are not collecting identifiable information and all other information will be processed in line with data protection regulations.
The information we collect will only be used for the agreed purpose and will be retained for 12 months, then securely destroyed. All analytical reports will be fully anonymised. Your responses may be included in consultation reports and published on this website.
What happens next?
A report will be published in April 2022 and the recommendations will start to be implemented throughout 2022.
Further information
If you have any questions about this consultation please email PASDev@liverpool.gov.uk
Carbon offsetting, and how planting trees is not the answer
The above is the title of an interesting article in Nerve Magazine published on the 8th March click here to read the article.
Nature 'more important than ever during lockdown'
By Helen Briggs
BBC environment correspondent
27.04.2021
Data has confirmed what many suspected: nature and green spaces have been a big comfort during lockdown.
More than 40% of people say nature, wildlife and visiting local green spaces have been even more important to their wellbeing since the coronavirus restrictions began.
For more click here
Source: BBC News
BBC environment correspondent
27.04.2021
Data has confirmed what many suspected: nature and green spaces have been a big comfort during lockdown.
More than 40% of people say nature, wildlife and visiting local green spaces have been even more important to their wellbeing since the coronavirus restrictions began.
For more click here
Source: BBC News
Southport Flower Show Cancelled
08.04.2021
Southport Flower Show is being cancelled for the second year in a row despite it being likely most COVID-19 restrictions would be lifted in time for the event
This year’s show, which can bring more than 55,000 people to Southport across four days, was due to take place from August 19 to 22. However, organisers say because of the uncertainty over what COVID measures may still be in place, they cannot go ahead.
Source: Liverpool Business News
https://lbndaily.co.uk/southport-flower-show-cancelled-second-year-row/
Southport Flower Show is being cancelled for the second year in a row despite it being likely most COVID-19 restrictions would be lifted in time for the event
This year’s show, which can bring more than 55,000 people to Southport across four days, was due to take place from August 19 to 22. However, organisers say because of the uncertainty over what COVID measures may still be in place, they cannot go ahead.
Source: Liverpool Business News
https://lbndaily.co.uk/southport-flower-show-cancelled-second-year-row/
Important Information from Green Sefton regarding the easing of lockdown measures from Monday 29th March
Government Roadmap 2021: Step 1 changes from 29th March 2021
You will be aware that from Monday we will be entering the next phase in the gradual relaxation of National Lockdown restrictions. Some restrictions to limit the risk of infection from Covid-19 are therefore to be lifted as part of stage 1 of the government’s Roadmap. Once again this has some impact on the services provided by Green Sefton and I wanted to highlight the changes as it affects our visitors, volunteers and staff.
Visiting Parks, Coast and other Greenspaces
Overall, our sites remain freely open and accessible for exercise. You can go outside for recreation and exercise in a local public outdoor place:
For the full briefing note click on the document below.
You will be aware that from Monday we will be entering the next phase in the gradual relaxation of National Lockdown restrictions. Some restrictions to limit the risk of infection from Covid-19 are therefore to be lifted as part of stage 1 of the government’s Roadmap. Once again this has some impact on the services provided by Green Sefton and I wanted to highlight the changes as it affects our visitors, volunteers and staff.
Visiting Parks, Coast and other Greenspaces
Overall, our sites remain freely open and accessible for exercise. You can go outside for recreation and exercise in a local public outdoor place:
- adhering to the rule of 6 or 2 households
- organised outdoor sport is allowed
For the full briefing note click on the document below.
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Mersey Tidal - Marine Study
25.03.2021 today Merseytravel have published a tender for the above.
The purpose of this procurement is to procure services of a maritime consultant/advisor to carry out an assessment of navigation/shipping traffic within the Mersey Estuary and Liverpool Bay.The assessment is expected to analyse the historic and current shipping movement into and out of each port within the Mersey Estuary area and develop future projections for shipping traffic levels.
The assessment will also require marine traffic modelling of the current ports in the River Mersey and Liverpool bay and an assessment of traffic frequency and patterns, including extent of tidal access and shiphandling simulation to assess the suitability of current designs of navigations locks and gates.
Click on the image above to register interest and for more information regarding the procurement
The purpose of this procurement is to procure services of a maritime consultant/advisor to carry out an assessment of navigation/shipping traffic within the Mersey Estuary and Liverpool Bay.The assessment is expected to analyse the historic and current shipping movement into and out of each port within the Mersey Estuary area and develop future projections for shipping traffic levels.
The assessment will also require marine traffic modelling of the current ports in the River Mersey and Liverpool bay and an assessment of traffic frequency and patterns, including extent of tidal access and shiphandling simulation to assess the suitability of current designs of navigations locks and gates.
Click on the image above to register interest and for more information regarding the procurement
Government launches consultations on Deposit Return Scheme and Extended Producer Responsibility
Source: edie News 25.03.2021
MPs have today introduced new consultations to create the largest ever overhaul to the waste and resources sector, recommending that manufacturers cover the full costs of recycling packaging waste, standardising domestic and commercial waste collection and introducing a Deposit Return Scheme for certain types of packaging in 2024.
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One-year climate plan reveals immediate action to be taken as Liverpool City Region strives to be zero-carbon by 2040
Dozens of immediate actions to tackle the Climate Emergency are highlighted in a one-year plan set to be approved by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
The Year One Climate Action Plan was drawn up to ensure ‘opportunities for early action are not missed’ as the city region strives to become zero-carbon by 2040.
The Combined Authority declared a Climate Emergency in June 2019 and set an ambitious goal to become carbon neutral ten years ahead of the UK target.
Numerous environmental schemes are already underway and many more are planned as the city region seeks to Build Back Greener from the coronavirus pandemic. The Combined Authority’s aim is for a ‘climate in all policies’ approach.
The Year One Climate Action Plan reveals emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide reduced by 40% in the Liverpool City Region between 2005 and 2018.
Industrial and domestic discharges fell significantly but transport emissions, while lower than in 2005, have risen since 2013. The number of miles travelled by motor vehicles also increased in the three years up to 2019 – with cars accounting for the largest share.
As a result, transport and clean air schemes feature prominently in the comprehensive 82-point plan. Waste, infrastructure and sustainable energy projects are also included along with policy, planning and collaboration.
The plan accepts choices made by individuals are vital to avoiding a climate emergency so includes education as well as an active travel campaign to encourage walking and cycling.
Individual choices will also be helped by strategic and infrastructure initiatives involving transport, waste, land use, energy and heat.
The Year One Climate Action Plan features projects that will either start, continue or finish during 2021/22 and includes:
The Combined Authority and its partners have already made major strides towards the vision of a globally competitive, environmentally responsible and socially inclusive city region. These include recent housing strategies and an air quality action plan along with new electric buses, investing £1.26m in low carbon solutions, developing the Mersey Tidal Power project, improvements to the cycling and walking infrastructure, investing £500m in a brand-new fleet of efficient electric trains, introducing hydrogen buses and funding 10 environmental projects through the Combined Authority’s Future Innovation Fund to be completed in 2021.
In February this year, Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram also revealed 58 projects that are benefiting from the £500,000 Community Environment Fund.
Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:
“The pandemic might have dominated our attention over the past year, but the climate emergency remains the biggest long-term challenge our region – and our planet – faces. Since I was elected, I’ve made tackling climate change a priority.
“We were the first combined authority in the country to declare a climate emergency, have invested millions in green projects and have developed ambitious plans to be zero carbon by 2040 – a whole decade ahead of national targets. But I want to go further.
“This plan sets out the things we’re doing to tackle climate change and improve the environment in our area over the next twelve months. We still have a long way to go but this will be a big first step.”
The Year One Climate Action Plan was developed with the help of Liverpool City Region Climate Partnership and is centred around nine themes that are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Liverpool City Region has also teamed up with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and other local authorities and local enterprise partnerships to set out the north west’s zero-carbon 2040 vision ahead of the UN’s Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow in November this year.
The Year One plan is due to start next month with publication of a long-term Climate Action Plan in November.
Gideon Ben-Tovim, Chair of the Liverpool City Region Climate Partnership and of Nature Connected, said:
“The climate and ecological emergency is exactly what it says – an emergency – and that means the time for action is now. We’re consulting widely as we form our detailed plan to become zero-carbon by 2040. This one-year plan will guide our on-going activities and provide focus for the urgent task ahead.”
Deputy Portfolio Holder for Low Carbon and Renewable Energy, and Vice-Chair of the Climate Partnership, Councillor Gillian Wood added:
“We’ve made great progress towards reducing carbon dioxide emissions but we’re still a long way from where we need to be.
“The climate threat is very real and very urgent and this document provides an excellent plan of activity for the next year as we relentlessly pursue our target of being a net zero-carbon city region by 2040.”
Click below to download your copy of the Year 1 Action Plan
The Year One Climate Action Plan was drawn up to ensure ‘opportunities for early action are not missed’ as the city region strives to become zero-carbon by 2040.
The Combined Authority declared a Climate Emergency in June 2019 and set an ambitious goal to become carbon neutral ten years ahead of the UK target.
Numerous environmental schemes are already underway and many more are planned as the city region seeks to Build Back Greener from the coronavirus pandemic. The Combined Authority’s aim is for a ‘climate in all policies’ approach.
The Year One Climate Action Plan reveals emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide reduced by 40% in the Liverpool City Region between 2005 and 2018.
Industrial and domestic discharges fell significantly but transport emissions, while lower than in 2005, have risen since 2013. The number of miles travelled by motor vehicles also increased in the three years up to 2019 – with cars accounting for the largest share.
As a result, transport and clean air schemes feature prominently in the comprehensive 82-point plan. Waste, infrastructure and sustainable energy projects are also included along with policy, planning and collaboration.
The plan accepts choices made by individuals are vital to avoiding a climate emergency so includes education as well as an active travel campaign to encourage walking and cycling.
Individual choices will also be helped by strategic and infrastructure initiatives involving transport, waste, land use, energy and heat.
The Year One Climate Action Plan features projects that will either start, continue or finish during 2021/22 and includes:
- Progressing the Mersey Tidal project
- Purchasing 20 hydrogen fuelled double decker buses
- A campaign to encourage Active Travel
- Completing battery trials on the new, state-of-the art trains for the Merseyrail network
- Identifying ways to help residents move to electric vehicles affordably
- Continued delivery of 52.8km of cycle lanes and habitat improvements
- Investing £11.38m to make around 1,120 homes more energy efficient
- Securing gains in biodiversity through planting and habitat creation and management
- Developing a Zero Waste 2040 strategy including plans to reach 55% re-use and recycling by 2025
The Combined Authority and its partners have already made major strides towards the vision of a globally competitive, environmentally responsible and socially inclusive city region. These include recent housing strategies and an air quality action plan along with new electric buses, investing £1.26m in low carbon solutions, developing the Mersey Tidal Power project, improvements to the cycling and walking infrastructure, investing £500m in a brand-new fleet of efficient electric trains, introducing hydrogen buses and funding 10 environmental projects through the Combined Authority’s Future Innovation Fund to be completed in 2021.
In February this year, Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram also revealed 58 projects that are benefiting from the £500,000 Community Environment Fund.
Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:
“The pandemic might have dominated our attention over the past year, but the climate emergency remains the biggest long-term challenge our region – and our planet – faces. Since I was elected, I’ve made tackling climate change a priority.
“We were the first combined authority in the country to declare a climate emergency, have invested millions in green projects and have developed ambitious plans to be zero carbon by 2040 – a whole decade ahead of national targets. But I want to go further.
“This plan sets out the things we’re doing to tackle climate change and improve the environment in our area over the next twelve months. We still have a long way to go but this will be a big first step.”
The Year One Climate Action Plan was developed with the help of Liverpool City Region Climate Partnership and is centred around nine themes that are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Liverpool City Region has also teamed up with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and other local authorities and local enterprise partnerships to set out the north west’s zero-carbon 2040 vision ahead of the UN’s Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow in November this year.
The Year One plan is due to start next month with publication of a long-term Climate Action Plan in November.
Gideon Ben-Tovim, Chair of the Liverpool City Region Climate Partnership and of Nature Connected, said:
“The climate and ecological emergency is exactly what it says – an emergency – and that means the time for action is now. We’re consulting widely as we form our detailed plan to become zero-carbon by 2040. This one-year plan will guide our on-going activities and provide focus for the urgent task ahead.”
Deputy Portfolio Holder for Low Carbon and Renewable Energy, and Vice-Chair of the Climate Partnership, Councillor Gillian Wood added:
“We’ve made great progress towards reducing carbon dioxide emissions but we’re still a long way from where we need to be.
“The climate threat is very real and very urgent and this document provides an excellent plan of activity for the next year as we relentlessly pursue our target of being a net zero-carbon city region by 2040.”
Click below to download your copy of the Year 1 Action Plan
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Protecting Liverpool's Green Spaces for Good
22.02.2021
Fields in Trust is working with Liverpool City Council to deliver the bold green space vision it has set out for current and future generations of Liverpudlians.
We all instinctively know that green spaces are good and they do good. As places to move, run, play and meet safely they have been vital resources for everyone over the last year. Fields in Trust and Liverpool City Council are working together to protect parks and green spaces for good; ensuring the positive benefits they provide will always be available for the city's residents. For more click here
Fields in Trust is working with Liverpool City Council to deliver the bold green space vision it has set out for current and future generations of Liverpudlians.
We all instinctively know that green spaces are good and they do good. As places to move, run, play and meet safely they have been vital resources for everyone over the last year. Fields in Trust and Liverpool City Council are working together to protect parks and green spaces for good; ensuring the positive benefits they provide will always be available for the city's residents. For more click here
New Air Quality Website Launched Today
17.03.2021
A quarter of homes are in areas with dangerous levels of pollution, according to the first nationwide study of air quality that allows the public to check if their properties are affected.
The Central Office of Public Interest, a campaign group, found that the air on the doorsteps of nearly eight million homes in the UK exceeds at least one of the World Health Organisation’s recommended limits for particulate matter or nitrogen dioxide (NO2). (The Times 17.03.2021)
A quarter of homes are in areas with dangerous levels of pollution, according to the first nationwide study of air quality that allows the public to check if their properties are affected.
The Central Office of Public Interest, a campaign group, found that the air on the doorsteps of nearly eight million homes in the UK exceeds at least one of the World Health Organisation’s recommended limits for particulate matter or nitrogen dioxide (NO2). (The Times 17.03.2021)
09.03.2021
School holidays can be a pressure point for some families because of increased costs (such as food and childcare) and reduced incomes. For some children that can lead to a holiday experience gap, with children from disadvantaged families who are:
Free holiday clubs are a response to this issue and evidence suggests that they can have a positive impact on children and young people and that they work best when they:
We are working with the early years team at St Helens Council and are requesting for local organisations/voluntary organisations to submit an expression of interest for support in offering the project across St Helens; offering venues, age appropriate activities and food/meals for children who attend. Please note that these activities could be restricted due to Government social distancing guidelines and so would also welcome offers of online activities.
Attached is a form which we are asking you to complete and return to ANN-MARIE LAWRENSON alawrenson@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk who is the co-ordinating a voluntary, community and faith sector response to feed in to the steering group who are co-ordinating and managing this programme. Forms are to be submitted by 5pm on FRIDAY 12th MARCH which will allow time to plan for the quickly emerging EASTER holidays starting on the 5th APRIL 2021.
The CRITERIA for this provision and subsequent funding is for children and young people who are eligible for free school meals provision. The immediate PRIORITY will be developing a programme for the EASTER holidays with further provision being explored and organised for future holiday periods throughout the year.
So if you feel your organisation can offer something, food provision, activities or both then please fill out the attached form and return it ASAP before Friday 12th March to alawrenson@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk
School holidays can be a pressure point for some families because of increased costs (such as food and childcare) and reduced incomes. For some children that can lead to a holiday experience gap, with children from disadvantaged families who are:
- less likely to access organised out-of-school activities
- more likely to experience ‘unhealthy holidays’ in terms of nutrition and physical health
- more likely to experience social isolation
Free holiday clubs are a response to this issue and evidence suggests that they can have a positive impact on children and young people and that they work best when they:
- provide consistent and easily accessible enrichment activities
- cover more than just breakfast or lunch
- involve children (and parents) in food preparation
We are working with the early years team at St Helens Council and are requesting for local organisations/voluntary organisations to submit an expression of interest for support in offering the project across St Helens; offering venues, age appropriate activities and food/meals for children who attend. Please note that these activities could be restricted due to Government social distancing guidelines and so would also welcome offers of online activities.
Attached is a form which we are asking you to complete and return to ANN-MARIE LAWRENSON alawrenson@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk who is the co-ordinating a voluntary, community and faith sector response to feed in to the steering group who are co-ordinating and managing this programme. Forms are to be submitted by 5pm on FRIDAY 12th MARCH which will allow time to plan for the quickly emerging EASTER holidays starting on the 5th APRIL 2021.
The CRITERIA for this provision and subsequent funding is for children and young people who are eligible for free school meals provision. The immediate PRIORITY will be developing a programme for the EASTER holidays with further provision being explored and organised for future holiday periods throughout the year.
So if you feel your organisation can offer something, food provision, activities or both then please fill out the attached form and return it ASAP before Friday 12th March to alawrenson@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk
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March 2021
Every month, we bring you the latest local news, events, and consultations, so you can get involved with life as a Liverpool city centre resident. Click on the image above to access the newsletter
Every month, we bring you the latest local news, events, and consultations, so you can get involved with life as a Liverpool city centre resident. Click on the image above to access the newsletter
Gateacre Society Newsletter – March 2021
The latest Newsletter is available. If you wish to learn more and join the Gateacre Society click the button below
Consultation on the next phase of pop-up cycling routes in Liverpool
Start date: 1st March 2021
End date: 24th March 2021.
What are we consulting on?
We have been working with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to develop a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan using the National Propensity to Cycle Tool.
As part of this work we now plan to install new pop-up cycle lanes and improve existing cycle lanes on seven key routes into the city.
This will improve, extend and connect pop-up lanes so that people can cycle safely in their local area and cycle to work, shops, school or college. We will work hard to create a safe and separate space for people on cycles while keeping existing on-street parking and traffic lanes as they are.
Surveys carried out in Liverpool indicate that many local people support the introduction of cycle lanes:
We have been working with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to develop a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan using the National Propensity to Cycle Tool.
As part of this work we now plan to install new pop-up cycle lanes and improve existing cycle lanes on seven key routes into the city.
This will improve, extend and connect pop-up lanes so that people can cycle safely in their local area and cycle to work, shops, school or college. We will work hard to create a safe and separate space for people on cycles while keeping existing on-street parking and traffic lanes as they are.
Surveys carried out in Liverpool indicate that many local people support the introduction of cycle lanes:
- 69% of residents support building more cycle tracks separated from traffic, even if it means taking space away from cars - Bike Life Survey 2019
- 60% of people indicated they would support making temporary measures permanent in the city - Liveable Street Liverpool
- the 46% of people in the city identified in the 2011 Census with no access to a vehicle
- people enjoy the health benefits of cycling, better air quality, reduced congestion, increased safety and fewer road casualties
05.03.2021 - We hope that you're keeping safe and well. Welcome to another CAW bulletin where you find a collection of community sector news articles, information about funding opportunities, training news and more. To access CAW bulletin click on the image above.
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04.03.2012
Welcome to the March edition of Energywire.
While nothing about the past year has been traditional, homes across Wales were still able to celebrate the life of St David, patron saint of Wales – albeit at a safe distance – on 1 March. To mark the occasion, we charted the country’s progress from its early days as a nation dependent on coal to today’s renewable energy powerhouse.
At Energy Saving Trust, we help to deliver several programmes in Wales that support the nation’s commitment to tackle climate change, including the Welsh Government’s Nest scheme. Last year, Nest provided energy saving advice to more than 15,500 homes across Wales, with more than 4,500 homes receiving a home energy improvement package.
Our website has a wealth of information about support available in Wales (and across the UK) to make home energy efficiency improvements, and we offer advice to community and public sector organisations to develop energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
A quick guide to low carbon heating
We took a closer look at three renewable heating technologies – heat pumps, solar thermal and biomass – to help you decide which one will suit your home.
Making the switch to a low carbon heat pump
We learned more about Energy Saving Trust employees' experiences of installing heat pumps, from applying for loans to getting one installed.
Low carbon heat pumps: debunking the myths
We addressed the top five myths surrounding heat pumps to set the record straight on this low carbon technology.
A decade of change: the path to reducing my carbon footprint
Our head of content, Stuart Dainton, shared his journey to reduce his carbon footprint over the last 10 years to help tackle the climate emergency.
How ebikes are helping Scotland’s key workers to travel more sustainably
We learned how the eBike Grant Fund has been helping key workers across Scotland travel more sustainably during Covid-19.
How innovative technologies can help people withstand Covid-19
We profiled two technologies being developed by Efficiency for Access Research and Development awardees to help people in the world’s poorest countries build resilience.
News and opinion
If you need tailored energy advice for your home:
Welcome to the March edition of Energywire.
While nothing about the past year has been traditional, homes across Wales were still able to celebrate the life of St David, patron saint of Wales – albeit at a safe distance – on 1 March. To mark the occasion, we charted the country’s progress from its early days as a nation dependent on coal to today’s renewable energy powerhouse.
At Energy Saving Trust, we help to deliver several programmes in Wales that support the nation’s commitment to tackle climate change, including the Welsh Government’s Nest scheme. Last year, Nest provided energy saving advice to more than 15,500 homes across Wales, with more than 4,500 homes receiving a home energy improvement package.
Our website has a wealth of information about support available in Wales (and across the UK) to make home energy efficiency improvements, and we offer advice to community and public sector organisations to develop energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
A quick guide to low carbon heating
We took a closer look at three renewable heating technologies – heat pumps, solar thermal and biomass – to help you decide which one will suit your home.
Making the switch to a low carbon heat pump
We learned more about Energy Saving Trust employees' experiences of installing heat pumps, from applying for loans to getting one installed.
Low carbon heat pumps: debunking the myths
We addressed the top five myths surrounding heat pumps to set the record straight on this low carbon technology.
A decade of change: the path to reducing my carbon footprint
Our head of content, Stuart Dainton, shared his journey to reduce his carbon footprint over the last 10 years to help tackle the climate emergency.
How ebikes are helping Scotland’s key workers to travel more sustainably
We learned how the eBike Grant Fund has been helping key workers across Scotland travel more sustainably during Covid-19.
How innovative technologies can help people withstand Covid-19
We profiled two technologies being developed by Efficiency for Access Research and Development awardees to help people in the world’s poorest countries build resilience.
News and opinion
- The Department for Transport announced a financial boost to accelerate electric vehicle uptake among small businesses and renters.
- We announced that we have joined the Cool Coalition as part of our ongoing work to address the climate emergency.
- We welcomed news that the Welsh Government has committed to net zero emissions by 2050, while setting ambitions to reach the target sooner.
- Efficiency for Access published a new report that aims to raise awareness around the use of fluorinates gases in refrigerators.
If you need tailored energy advice for your home:
- in England, try Simple Energy Advice.
- in Scotland, Home Energy Scotland can support you
- in Wales, you can contact Nest for tailored advice
- in Northern Ireland, you can contact Northern Ireland Energy Advice
03.03.2021 - merseysidecivicsociety.org
Welcome to this issue of Merseyside Civic Society’s newsletter, which we hope will keep you in touch with what we are doing and share with you some of the interesting information that comes our way. Please feel free to forward this to others and to send any information for future editions to secretary@merseysidecivicsociety.org.
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03.03.2021 - Green growth or greenwashing?
Business leaders react to Rishi Sunak's 2021 Budget
After Chancellor Rishi Sunak opened his red Budget box to provide more detail on green bonds and net-zero innovation finance, there has been a mixed reaction from green economy leaders - as edie summarises in this article.
03.03.2021 - A message from Ann-Marie Lawrenson of Halton & St Helens Voluntary and Community Action
As always our voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisation has been even more vital in supporting those who are most vulnerable in our communities. As a support organisation we continue to hear the real tear jerking, heart warming stories of what a massive difference you are making to individuals, families and our communities.
We would like to share these stories with you all and so need you to share these will us first... the second publication of BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY – (Real life stories of how charities and community groups are making a difference in our community.), will be published this month!
The idea is for them to be short stories so would ask you to submit no more than 300 words and would ask you to include a photograph to go alongside your story. ALTERNATIVELY you could do a short video that we can include as a multi media file. Your video should be no longer than 5 mins.
Please consider including: your organisation and contact information – and remember your story needs to highlight the impact, the difference made...
Please send your short stories and photos into Ann-Marie Lawrenson on alawrenson@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk by Wednesday 10th March.
Just incase you missed it, here's the link to our previous edtion:
https://www.flipsnack.com/F5F989CC5A8/brighten-your-day-dec20.html
We would like to share these stories with you all and so need you to share these will us first... the second publication of BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY – (Real life stories of how charities and community groups are making a difference in our community.), will be published this month!
The idea is for them to be short stories so would ask you to submit no more than 300 words and would ask you to include a photograph to go alongside your story. ALTERNATIVELY you could do a short video that we can include as a multi media file. Your video should be no longer than 5 mins.
Please consider including: your organisation and contact information – and remember your story needs to highlight the impact, the difference made...
Please send your short stories and photos into Ann-Marie Lawrenson on alawrenson@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk by Wednesday 10th March.
Just incase you missed it, here's the link to our previous edtion:
https://www.flipsnack.com/F5F989CC5A8/brighten-your-day-dec20.html
03.03.2021 - Welcome to the latest edition of the Halton & St Helens Voluntary and Community Action E-Bulletin...
Welcome to the LCVS Broadcast
A breakdown of the latest voluntary sector news, events and vacancies.
03.03.2021 - News
Support for those struggling with fuel poverty
National charity Fuel Bank Foundation offers support and assistance to people experiencing fuel poverty in the UK. Read more
The Brain Charity launches music-based therapy series for people with dementia
Music can play a vital role in daily care for people living with dementia. It stirs memories, reduces agitation and creates moments of joyful connection. This new 12 week course from The Brain Charity is designed to do all of that, even while live workshops are unable to go ahead. Read more
Events
Children Growing Up in Liverpool (C-GULL) Consultation for Young People, 5 Mar
The Department of Public Health and Policy at the University of Liverpool is looking for young people to shape how a new birth cohort in Liverpool will engage with young people. Read more
Meet the funders: ESF Moving On and NatWest Community Capital, 9 Mar
Very few places now remain for the next in our series of LCVS Resilience Sessions. Read more
Vacancies
Follow LCVS on Twitter for the latest updates
Would you like to see your news, events or vacancies featured in the LCVS Broadcast?
Support for those struggling with fuel poverty
National charity Fuel Bank Foundation offers support and assistance to people experiencing fuel poverty in the UK. Read more
The Brain Charity launches music-based therapy series for people with dementia
Music can play a vital role in daily care for people living with dementia. It stirs memories, reduces agitation and creates moments of joyful connection. This new 12 week course from The Brain Charity is designed to do all of that, even while live workshops are unable to go ahead. Read more
Events
Children Growing Up in Liverpool (C-GULL) Consultation for Young People, 5 Mar
The Department of Public Health and Policy at the University of Liverpool is looking for young people to shape how a new birth cohort in Liverpool will engage with young people. Read more
Meet the funders: ESF Moving On and NatWest Community Capital, 9 Mar
Very few places now remain for the next in our series of LCVS Resilience Sessions. Read more
Vacancies
- Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership – Evidence Hub Researcher
- Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership – Evidence Hub Manager
- Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership – Evidence Hub Analyst
- Imagine Independence – Mental Health Outreach Support Worker
- Greenbank – Learning Support Coordinator
- Aftermath Support – General Manager
- Feeding Liverpool – Administration Support
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- Submit a vacancy (Liverpool-based paid roles only)
