A £100,000 funding pot is being made available to support community projects to tackle climate change and protect the environment.

Staffordshire County Council said the money would be used to back schemes reducing carbon impact, improving air quality, enhancing green spaces and reducing waste.

The funding is available to not-for-profit groups including charities, societies, voluntary groups, parish councils and schools.

Cllr Simon Tagg, the county council’s cabinet member for environment, infrastructure and climate change, said:

Cllr Simon Tagg
Cllr Simon Tagg

“Tackling climate change remains one of the county council’s top priorities and we have a target to reach net zero by 2050.

“We are committed to tackling climate change and we know that if we all come together and do our bit, including voluntary and community groups, we can make a big difference.

“Through this fund, each county councillor has £1,500 to give out in their area and can allocate up to £500 per project.

“The funding is being allocated on a first come first served basis, so I would urge community groups to speak to their local councillor, check if they are eligible and make an application.”

Cllr Simon Tagg, Staffordshire County Council

To apply for a grant, organisations will first need to speak with their county councillor and then apply online. Groups may apply to more than one county councillor and receive a total grant of up to £2,500. For more information on how to apply visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/climatefund.

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ProfessorPineapple
2 years ago

Could a group lobbying for improved public transport apply?

They could request better information at the bus station.

For example, illuminated signs.

John Allen
2 years ago

Oh no Professor, LDC wouldn’t accept this. I suppose such signs could be put on the hoardings around the Friarsgate site, so as well as extolling the attractions of Lichfield, they could also tell you the quickest way to get out of the place.

Clare Sholl
2 years ago

@John Allen: lol!

Dale
2 years ago

My understanding is, this is not to be the final location of the bus station.

Once the Friarsgate site has been sold to the developers, for high density housing. The final location will be allocated. A bus station outside the new development, would impact on the resale prices of the apartments.

There is no requirement for extra parking spaces, in Lichfield. There are no major retail changes expected within the city centre.

Kitty
2 years ago

As well as encouraging public transport with such innovative ideas as illuminated bus signage, how about encouraging EV usage with something as radical as, say, charging points.
How about encouraging house builders who love Lichfield & Burntwood, to future proof their developments with non gas boilers, environmentally friendly and sustainable kitchens and non concrete driveways? Or better still, stop the ridiculous amount of house building now and protect what remains of our lovely countryside as best we can?
There, solved it.