Community

Community issues: local transport projects such as community bus, encouraging recycling, even consider a village wind-powered electricity generator (see module 11 at http://www.ecocongregation.org/englandwales)

• For community energy plans try www.savenergy.co.uk
• Contact your local authority for more help on these ideas.
• The Active Citizenship Centre: how people can contribute towards shaping their communities.
www.activecitizenship.net
• Similarly CSV does the same and offers grants http://www.csv.org.uk/volunteer/whats+your+interest/environment
• Community Action on Energy: This national programme that offers advice and support to groups involved in sustainable energy projects.
• A government website for communities is: http://www.cleanersafergreener.gov.uk/

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• Why does it matter to you?
• Who's going to get involved?
• Do you want some help?
• Who's had a go already?
• Is it serious then?
• How are you going to do it?
• What do you want to start with?
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