Warminster Town Council has already taken big steps to becoming a greener council and to achieving its goal of net zero carbon by 2030.
Now, the council has adopted a 10-point Action Plan, known as the Warminster Pledge, aimed at everyone who lives in Warminster and the surrounding area. It has many small actions that could reverse the impact of climate change.
Cllr Denis Brett said: “I am glad the town council has committed itself to the Warminster Pledge. To demonstrate the importance to this, councillors are endeavouring to undertake several pledges. We invite the people of Warminster to come on board with this great enterprise.”
Cllr Brett added: “For myself, Move your money (putting money to green use) is an important commitment, and I have already taken action.
“I am endeavouring to rewild some of my garden and I am travel smart: these are my top three and in time, I hope to fulfil all the pledges.”
Chairman of the Climate Change Working Group, Cllr Steve Jeffries said: “The pledges are simple steps most of us can take, but the combined effect can be substantial. I have recently changed all of the light bulbs in my home to LED types to save energy, and I have also purchased a new bike so that I can reduce dependency on the car.”
Cllr Jeffries added: “I will also commit to changing my energy contract to a renewable supplier when I move contracts early next year. These are small things most people can do, and together, we will have a positive effect upon the environment.”
Cllr Tony Nicklin said he was a keen supporter of Switch off! – save energy at home and save money, something he had been doing for years. Tony also shops locally for fresh food. He has also planted 10 new trees and is rewilding a small paddock.
Heurged action now. “If we truly believe in what is happening to our climate, we will not hesitate to change ourselves and the way we live. There are opportunities to add our simple contribution towards the town’s combined response and make a BIG BIG difference. Let’s do it today: I have.”
More details: Cllr Steve Jeffries or Assistant Town Clerk, Warminster Town Council, 01985 214847, email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk
Cllr Jeffries with his bicycle – he has pledged to reduce his dependency on the car.