Edition: July 2024
We are committed to taking action on climate change. To achieve our ambition, we are reliant on working with partnerships and the community.
In this edition we are celebrating climate action initiatives in Storrington and Sullington.
Local communities, businesses, schools, residents, and third sector organisations are all essential to delivering positive climate action.
In the District it is great to see the collective effect of community projects and initiatives which combined, make a real difference in an area.
Community action
Supported by the Council’s Parish and Neighbourhood Climate Action Network, Storrington and Sullington Parish Council have been championing a number of schemes and initiatives in the Parish, from reducing the energy use in buildings, nature recovery and bird boxes, to community recycling and food hubs. They are committed to leading on climate action themselves and spreading the word throughout the Parish.
“Active participation in the Council’s Climate Action Group has proven invaluable, offering insights from other councils and serving as a source of inspiration. Recently, we have formed a Nature Recovery Working Party, signalling a commitment to environmental stewardship. We eagerly anticipate continued collaboration with the exceptional organisations within our District.”Said the Storrington & Sullington Parish Council Clerk
Repair, don’t replace
Another way you can do your bit is considering a visit to a repair café, where knowledgeable volunteers can help with repairing or reusing your broken items, which reduces what goes to landfill, as well as saving you money.
We eagerly anticipate continued collaboration with the exceptional organisations within our District.
In Storrington, the Repair Café is open on the 3rd Saturday of each month, from 10am to 12pm at Storrington Primary School. For more information email askstorringtonrepaircafe@outlook.com
To learn more about how you can live more sustainably by recycling single use plastics and visiting repair cafés, please visit: www.horsham.gov.uk/waste-recycling-and-bins/ recycling/community-recycling-schemes
Engaging our young people
The new Youth Forum in Storrington and Sullington, set up by the Neighbourhood Wardens in partnership with the Parish Council, has made climate action one of its first targets. The young people attending are leading with their ideas and interests, including getting stuck in with a litter pick.
“These projects, along with other measures to reduce our carbon footprint demonstrate the Parish Council’s commitment to addressing climate change.”
Said the Storrington & Sullington Parish Council Clerk of this partnership work
GET INVOLVED
If you want to get involved in climate action near you a great place to start is reaching out to your Parish/ Neighbourhood Council or local community groups to see how you can help with their initiatives.
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