WILTSHIRE Climate Alliance (WCA) is hosting an online debate for the Wiltshire leaders of the main political parties, ahead of the local elections on 6th May.
The organisation report, “The debate will focus on climate change and sustainability. Wiltshire Council voted in February 2019 to acknowledge the climate emergency and to seek to make Wiltshire zero carbon by 2030. The outcome of this election will determine whether or not the council succeeds in delivering this ambitious but essential goal.
“The newly elected council will be responsible for finalising the climate strategy and implementing a plan of action to deliver massive carbon reductions, in line with the requirements of the UK Climate Change Act and international commitments under the Paris Agreement.
“In this debate, senior representatives from all parties will be asked to set out their ambitions for tackling climate change and what they intend to do if elected. The will also be asked a number of questions from the public about those plans. The audience will be able to engage online during the debate. The debate is open to all members of the Wiltshire electorate, who can register to join the debate at: www.wiltshireclimatealliance.org.uk/electiondebate
Bill Jarvis of WCA said, ‘Wiltshire Council has a lot of work to do to deliver on its climate commitments. The councillors who are elected this time will be critical to whether the council succeeds or fails. The stakes could not be higher.’
