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Welcome to your monthly Climate Change update. Northumberland County Council is committed to making our county carbon neutral by 2030 and we need everyone to do their bit to help reduce carbon emissions.
How can you help make a difference? đ
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Vape message taking to the county's roads
Efforts are being stepped up to make sure that residents are aware of how and where to recycle their vape tubes responsibly and Northumberlandâs bin lorry fleet are relaying the message. All of Northumberlandâs HWRCs have vape tube bins. Alternatively, people can return the tubes to the retailer they bought them from, where they will then be sent to be responsibly recycled.
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New flagship learning facility announces second educational partner
Blyth-based Energy Central Learning Hub has welcomed a new educational partner, Northumberland Skills, to deliver training in the advanced manufacturing and energy sectors. Northumberland Skills, Northumberland County Councilâs post-16 education provider, will house its latest campus at the new training and skills facility located at the Port of Blyth.
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Energy efficiency drive for historic homes
The government has published new plans aiming âto remove barriers and drive energy efficiency in historic homes, cutting energy bills for households across the country, while also ensuring that the important historical and beautiful features of these homes are properly protected.â The review has set out a series of commitments to drive energy efficiency and low carbon heating improvements to listed buildings and buildings in conservation areas across England, as part of the Governmentâs commitment to reach Net Zero by 2050.
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Reducing emissions on Northumberland farms
After two successful workshops at Cockle Park Farm, the third and final workshop will be held on Thursday 7 March. The workshops are aimed at farmers and centre around reducing emissions on farms and explore how to begin looking at solutions to support change. We are running these events with the Rural Design Centre and Newcastle University, with support the NFU and have guest experts to support facilitated exercises to ensure the focus is relevant and practical with solutions designed with deliverability in mind.
Date: Thursday 7 March
Time: 10am â2pm
Location: Cockle Park Farm, Morpeth, NE61 3DZ
The session will include lunch and refreshments, and we can reimburse your travel expenses.
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Go Green for Village Halls Week 18 - 24 March
This yearâs Village Halls Week campaign will showcase the contribution village halls make to rural communities with a focus on how committees can âgo green!â
Village Hall representatives can register on the ACRE website to request information and resources to help you get involved in Village Halls Week 2024. There are a limited number of campaign packs for management committees who want to get involved, including recyclable/ reusable posters, bunting and badges. You can find the resources here.
CAN is encouraging as many halls as possible to hold their own events, share their stories and get inspiration from others. |
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'Go Green' Northumberland celebration event
CAN is holding its Northumberland celebration event to look at how committees can âgo greenâ and celebrate the Heritage of Village Halls, as a project involving 30 halls shares its findings.
Date: Monday 18 March Time: 9:45am - 12:45pm Location: County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2AP
Please note: There are a limit of two representatives per Village Hall.
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