Relaunch of Local Climate Engagement Programme Builds on Community Insights

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.

From drainage guardians to bicycle buses, from solar panels to tree planting, local communities are already making an impact. The programme is crucial in evaluating past projects and identifying what can be done better in the future.

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)
• Climate Change Adaptation (e.g.: flood defences, rainwater harvesting, shaded outdoor spaces, upgrading local facilities)
• Biodiversity Enhancement (e.g.: tree planting, habitat restoration, bee hotels, community orchards)

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. 

Details will be released in the coming weeks: sign up to the Local Climate Engagement Newsletter for updates.

Got a question? Contact us at:

Stratford-on-Avon District: localclimateengagement@stratford-dc.gov.uk 

Warwick District: swclimate.engagement@warwickdc.gov.uk