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Birmingham City Council calls for government help on climate change

Jan 7th, 2009 by Chris Duggan | 1 comment

According to the deputy leader of the council, central government officials must give support and funding for Birmingham to tackle climate change (Patrice John reports in the Birmingham Post)…


Coun Paul Tilsley claimed Whitehall officials must consult local politicians. He said local government needed certainty over how projects would be funded from central government.

Writing in today’s Birmingham Post Coun Tilsley said: “It would be very useful for the government to consult with us on the best way to support our climate change activities. What we need is certainly on appraisal systems for funding climate change projects and proof carbon reduction is seen as a real priority in supporting investment decisions.

“Climate change is a global issue and one that needs local government and citizens to act together.”

He said Birmingham’s aim to cut carbon emissions by 60 per cent by 2026 will be achieved through city-wide initiatives lead by Local Strategic Partnership Be Birmingham.

“That is why Birmingham has prepared its climate change response at a city-wide level, through Local Strategic Partnership Be Birmingham, and used innovative educational events to help the public understand how they can contribute to carbon reduction and efficient energy use.

“We are the only UK council to take part in the Clinton Initiative on International Climate Change. Our vision and commitment on climate change is to reduce the city’s carbon emissions by 60 per cent by 2026.

Read the full article: Jan 7 2009 by Patrice John, Birmingham Post

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One Comment on “Birmingham City Council calls for government help on climate change”

  1. On September 19th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
    Rianne said:

    How about BCC cutting some of its own ‘buy now, pay later’ spendings?! I was absolutely SHOCKED when I read this: http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/09/16/one-fifth-of-birmingham-city-council-s-cash-pays-for-its-record-2-4-billion-debt-97319-24697388/
    A quote from the article: “Almost a fifth of the amount of money Birmingham spends on services each year now goes to repay debt, while almost 45 per cent of the housing revenue budget is being diverted to service loans. By 2011/12, money required to repay debt will equal £31 on every council tax bill – up from £2 in 2004.” A suggestion on where to start: STOP the new library…. In peace, Rianne

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