26 November 2019

About the New Network: Paul O’Brien, APSE Chief Executive

• The need to share best practice and respond to emerging issues
• Why climate change is an issue for all frontline services
• Joining  up APSE’s response across all APSE services and member councils

The role of Municipal Energy in addressing climate change: Phil Brennan, Head of APSE Energy

• The role of renewables and municipal energy schemes
• What can you gain in carbon reductions?
• The wider social and environmental agenda; Fuel poverty action, efficient heating schemes, civic buildings

Nottingham: From a climate declaration to practical actions

• Our strategic approach to climate change across all services, the local economy and global challenges
• Increasing resilience in our frontline services; from parks and public realm to transport- incorporating  adaptation strategies
• Going forward with a sustainable plan across all services

Andy Vaughan, Corporate Director, Nottingham City Council

Climate Emergency action and the interface with Smart Cities (Internet of Things)

• Harnessing the use of technology platforms
• Making change affordable for all – avoiding re-invention of existing solutions
• The role of synchro-cities and ‘Internet of Things’ in tackling climate change

Sean Morris, Principal Policy and Research Officer, Manchester City Council

Group Discussion

Avoiding the ‘eco wash’. How do we communicate practical messages on climate action to encourage citizens and business to change behaviours?

Action plan for future events. What do APSE members and APSE Energy members need now to support them as they implement climate actions? 

Facilitator: Charlotte Banks, Researcher, APSE Energy