The EU's commissioner for climate action, Connie Hedegaard, has told regional leaders that energy efficiency must be given "bigger priority" in the coming years and the EU budget should be used to leverage investments in energy-saving measures.
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Friday, 29 April 2011
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Sustainable Communites Act
following an email from Steve Shaw of Unlock Democracy and Local Works, here's a copy of an email I sent to Secretary of State John Denaham.
Dear John Denham,
Residents of Brighton and Hove got fully behind the Sustainable Communities Act, with 23 proposals being received by the local panel, of which Brighton & Hove's City Council's Cabinet submitted 9 to the LGA and we are all delighted that 8 have been short-listed for negotiation with yourself as Secretary of State.
Our proposals covered a broad range of topics including allotment regulations, discretionary business rates, encouraging renewable energy, amending planning policies and setting speed limits. Brighton and Hove City Council have also taken consideration of how to use the SCA in our scrutiny process, and suggestions for future SCA proposals have come out of scrutiny panel recommendations.
Whilst this was a very worthwhile and encouraging process, achieving good community engagement, it was at times hindered by the uncertainty of when information, such as Local Spending Reports, and guidance would be published. A lot of lessons were learned by members, council officers, and local residents through using this Act, and we feel we could only improve on this in future years, reaching wider sections of our community and empowering them to make real local change.
The Sustainable Communities Act Amendment Bill is vital as it will ensure that the democratic involvement seen in the Sustainable Communities Act continues. I ask that you please do all you can to ensure the Bill receives the Parliamentary time it needs in order to become law before the General Election.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Cllr Vicky Wakefield-Jarrett
* More info from Brighton & Hove City Council on the Sustainable Communities Act A chance for change – a new opportunity to improve your community
Dear John Denham,
Residents of Brighton and Hove got fully behind the Sustainable Communities Act, with 23 proposals being received by the local panel, of which Brighton & Hove's City Council's Cabinet submitted 9 to the LGA and we are all delighted that 8 have been short-listed for negotiation with yourself as Secretary of State.
Our proposals covered a broad range of topics including allotment regulations, discretionary business rates, encouraging renewable energy, amending planning policies and setting speed limits. Brighton and Hove City Council have also taken consideration of how to use the SCA in our scrutiny process, and suggestions for future SCA proposals have come out of scrutiny panel recommendations.
Whilst this was a very worthwhile and encouraging process, achieving good community engagement, it was at times hindered by the uncertainty of when information, such as Local Spending Reports, and guidance would be published. A lot of lessons were learned by members, council officers, and local residents through using this Act, and we feel we could only improve on this in future years, reaching wider sections of our community and empowering them to make real local change.
The Sustainable Communities Act Amendment Bill is vital as it will ensure that the democratic involvement seen in the Sustainable Communities Act continues. I ask that you please do all you can to ensure the Bill receives the Parliamentary time it needs in order to become law before the General Election.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Cllr Vicky Wakefield-Jarrett
* More info from Brighton & Hove City Council on the Sustainable Communities Act A chance for change – a new opportunity to improve your community
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Sunday, 26 July 2009
Brighton Green Drinks
August 20th, 6pm, The Battle of Trafalgar
Green Drinks is a monthly occurance on the third Thursday of each month.
Please pass the info on to other people!
If you are on facebook, then sign up to the Brighton Green Drinks group for regular updates.
Facebook event page for August
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Thursday, 20 August 2009
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: The Battle of Trafalgar
Street: 34 Guildford Road
Town/City: Brighton, United Kingdom
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2009 Green Drinks future dates (all to be confirmed)
September 17th
October 22nd
November 19th
December 17th
August 20th, 6pm, The Battle of Trafalgar
Come and enjoy a drink with some like minded people & network with local environmentalists.
All welcome, especially those involved or interested in, working on or studying the environment and sustainability.
Green Drinks is a monthly occurance on the third Thursday of each month.
Please pass the info on to other people!
If you are on facebook, then sign up to the Brighton Green Drinks group for regular updates.
Facebook event page for August
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Thursday, 20 August 2009
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: The Battle of Trafalgar
Street: 34 Guildford Road
Town/City: Brighton, United Kingdom
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2009 Green Drinks future dates (all to be confirmed)
September 17th
October 22nd
November 19th
December 17th
Sunday, 15 March 2009
Brighton Green Drinks, Thurs March 19th, 6.30 pm
Brighton Green Drinks
Is next on: Thurs March 19th, 6.30 pm
Upstairs at Earth and Stars pub, top of Church Road.
Come and enjoy an organic pint of Freedom with some like minded people, or network with local environmental workers over a large glass of vegan Sauvingnon... All welcome, especially those involved, interested, or working on environmental and sustainability related organisations in Brighton & Hove.
This is the second Green Drinks and we're hoping it will continue as a monthly occurance on the third Thursday of each month.
Please pass the info on to other people!
Church Road is just off Queens Road, near the Clock Tower, 5 minutes walk from Brighton Station.
Most Buses stop at Churchil Square, Queens Road or North Street, all close by.
Is next on: Thurs March 19th, 6.30 pm
Upstairs at Earth and Stars pub, top of Church Road.
Come and enjoy an organic pint of Freedom with some like minded people, or network with local environmental workers over a large glass of vegan Sauvingnon... All welcome, especially those involved, interested, or working on environmental and sustainability related organisations in Brighton & Hove.
This is the second Green Drinks and we're hoping it will continue as a monthly occurance on the third Thursday of each month.
Please pass the info on to other people!
Church Road is just off Queens Road, near the Clock Tower, 5 minutes walk from Brighton Station.
Most Buses stop at Churchil Square, Queens Road or North Street, all close by.
Friday, 13 February 2009
ब्रिघ्तों ग्रीन ड्रिंक्स १९थ फरवरी ८प्म एअर्थ एंड स्टार्स brighton
Green Drinks, Thurs Feb 19th, 8pm Upstairs at Earth and Stars pub, corner of Church Road / Windsor Street।
Come and enjoy an organic pint of Freedom with some like minded people, or network with local environmental workers & activists over a large glass of vegan Sauvingnon...
All welcome, especially those involved, interested, or working on environmental and sustainability related organisations in Brighton & Hove।
This is the first Green Drinks for a while (as far as we know) and we're hoping to make it a monthly occurance again, possibly using other venues, including cafe's too।
All welcome, please pass the info on to other people!Church Road is just off Queens Road, near the Clock Tower, 5 minutes walk from Brighton Station। Most Busses stop at Churchil Square, Queens Road or North Street, all close by.
Come and enjoy an organic pint of Freedom with some like minded people, or network with local environmental workers & activists over a large glass of vegan Sauvingnon...
All welcome, especially those involved, interested, or working on environmental and sustainability related organisations in Brighton & Hove।
This is the first Green Drinks for a while (as far as we know) and we're hoping to make it a monthly occurance again, possibly using other venues, including cafe's too।
All welcome, please pass the info on to other people!Church Road is just off Queens Road, near the Clock Tower, 5 minutes walk from Brighton Station। Most Busses stop at Churchil Square, Queens Road or North Street, all close by.
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