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The Local Climate Engagement Programme (LCEP) is an innovative programme that uses a combination of training, mentoring, peer learning and hands-on support to assist local authorities in engaging communities on climate decision-making in South Warwickshire.
In 2022, Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Warwick District Council and Warwickshire and West Midlands Association of Local Councils (WALC), successfully secured ‘project group' funding.
South Warwickshire's pilot with three rural communities implemented different public engagement activities in Alcester, Henley-in-Arden and Marston Sicca. You can see more about this in the video below.
This year, the South Warwickshire Local Climate Engagement Programme is being relaunched to support rural communities to tackle climate change and restore nature. The programme is jointly run by Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick District Councils and a variety of community-led initiatives are already taking place across South Warwickshire.
A recent survey of local councils and community groups revealed that most organisations wanted funding advice for a broad range of climate-based projects, and that many were planning tree planting and flood prevention schemes.
The findings from the survey are now guiding the South Warwickshire Local Climate Engagement Steering Group, which brings together district councillors, council officers, Town & Parish Councils, local climate action groups, and WALC (Warwickshire and West Midlands Association of Local Councils). Together, the group is mapping out opportunities for greater engagement and support for rural community projects across both districts.
Share your green ideas with us! If you've run a project, are planning one, or simply have an idea that needs support - we want to hear from you. Your input will help shape a coordinated, community-driven approach to climate action across South Warwickshire.
The programme is interested in hearing about more place-based ideas that fall into the following areas:
Climate Change Mitigation (e.g.: solar panels, building insulation, car-sharing, repair cafés, community kitchens)
Biodiversity Enhancement (e.g.: tree planting, habitat restoration, bee hotels, community orchards)
We are also running an event as part of the relaunch! Join us on Friday 17 October 2025 at Leamington Spa's Town Hall, where communities and councils will convene to share best practice, develop the network, and pool resources, helping to shape the future of local climate action.
If you'd like to have a conversation with the team to find out about what support and resources are available, including best practice, templates, funding advice and case studies, please contact the appropriate inbox:
As part of the Local Climate Engagement Programme, we produce a bi-monthly newsletter which showcases best practice from rural and urban communities across South Warwickshire, and provides information on the latest fundraising and training opportunities. Please sign up to the newsletter here.
