What we are doing
How Lancaster City Council is helping to tackle climate change
We want to work with residents to put together a vision for a vibrant, climate resilient district and we need your help!
What's important to you? From affordable housing and energy bills to social spaces and mental health.
We're committed to supporting the district achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2040 and as part of that, we are creating a unique climate and nature strategy - but we want everyone’s views to make sure that the plan reflects the needs and aspirations of the local community to create a thriving place residents want to live, work and socialise.
The first in a series of events takes place at the Gregson Centre on 9 October 2024. Book your place below 
| Venue | Date | Time | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregson Centre | Wednesday 9 October 2024 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYAX |
| Lancaster and Morecambe College | Tuesday 15 October 2024 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYDH |
| Carnforth Hub* | Friday 18 October 2024 | 5:30 pm– 7:30pm | https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYDI |
| Marsh Community Centre * | Saturday 19 October 2024 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYDJ |
| Lune Valley Methodist Hub * | Saturday 2 November 2024 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYDK |
| Heysham Institute | Thursday 14 November 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYDN |
| Morecambe Sanctuary Café / Polton Memorial Hall | Saturday 16 November 2024 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm | https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYDQ |
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Top of the Leaderboard
Lancaster City Council is celebrating after topping a leaderboard for district councils in an assessment of the actions being taken to achieve net zero.
Climate Emergency UK created the scorecards by assessing seven areas: buildings and heating; transport; governance and finance; planning; biodiversity; collaboration and engagement, and waste reduction and food.
The district council average is 29% and only four district councils scored over 50%, with Lancaster the only district council to score over 60%.
The full results of the Climate Emergency UK scorecard can be found at councilclimatescorecards.uk.
Read all about how we are helping to reduce our carbon footprint as part of ongoing work to tackle climate emergency:
How the Council is retrofitting its housing stock and its significant buildings across the district.
How the Council is reducing its own transport emissions, the Council's shared transport scheme and the take up of electric taxis.
How the Council is going to be using planning powers, primarily through the Local Plans, to ensure low emission new buildings and homes, as well as ensuring new developments are built to minimise their environmental impact. We’re in the process of reviewing our Local Plan, which allocates land for new housing and employment. The review is looking at what additional polices it may need to include to address climate change.
How the Council is fulfilling its Biodiversity Duty, implementing its Green & Blue Infrastructure Strategy, declared ecological emergency and Grassland Management Strategy. Inaddtion how we are supporting the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for the district.
How the Council is supporting initiatives to reduce single use plastic, waste reduction and to redistribute surplus food waste.
How the Council works with partners to tackle climate change.
How the Council's plan aims to tackle the climate emergency, monitors and reports risks around the climate and how climate emergency is at the heart of every council decision made.
Other projects
Coastal Protection >>>
We have a dedicated team who continue to deal with coast protecton, watercourse, flood risk and environmental management.
Local Area Energy Plan >>>
We've started work looking at resilient supply and affordable energy.
Solar Farm >>>
We have submitted a planning application to build a new solar farm at Burrow Beck.
Air quality >>>
How we monitor, assess and coordinate control of air quality and thanks to 13 new sensors across the district, residents will now be able to keep tabs on it too via the EarthSense Portal.
Interactive dashboards
Get involved and keep informed
This is a space for you to share ideas, discuss important topics and contribute to the future of your district or email us at climate-emergency@lancaster.gov.uk. You can also sign up to Voice Your Views to receive updates on what we are doing in tackling climate change
