WOKINGHAM Borough Council has launched its “Let’s Talk Climate” survey.
It is designed to help the council understand what would make residents opt for more sustainable choices.
Earlier this year, nine focus groups made up of residents, businesses and children, were guided through three sessions looking at what can be done locally to reduce our carbon impact.
The participants started by thinking about if money and technology were no issue, what could they do and narrowed those down into tangible and practical ideas.
“We commonly hear that climate change is everyone’s responsibility,” said Cllr Sarah Kerr, executive member for climate emergency and resident services.
“The reason for that is that it absolutely is.
“Not only is climate everyone’s responsibility, it is an issue that is affecting everyone, with increased severe weather over the past couple of years a sign of the impacts.
“Every decision we make about how we live our lives impacts our carbon footprint, and we want to know how people come to these decisions so that we can support them to make the most sustainable ones.”
The survey, available until Friday, September 30 on the council’s Engage platform, shares ideas from the focus groups and asks what would encourage residents to make sustainable choices and what the council should be doing to facilitate this.
It also includes videos by council officers and expert partners explaining some of the key things to consider with carbon emissions.
The results will help the council understand people’s priorities when making choices about recycling, travel and energy and will help it shape future plans.
If residents need help filling out the survey, or would like a paper copy, please contact the council’s customer services on 0118 974 6000 or visit a local library.
For more information, or to complete the survey, visit: engage.wokingham.gov.uk
