Presenting a motion at County Hall, Lancaster East county councillor Lizzi Collinge said that the random selection of the participants ensured that it was not just “the usual suspects” with long-held concerns about climate change – herself included – who had been involved.
Four thousand residents were asked for their views on climate change
She proposed that the county authority back the 65 proposals drawn up by Lancaster city residents and implement them right across Lancashire, where it had the powers to do so.
The most popular suggestions were to commit to educating young people about climate change; for councils to frame all of their work around the issue; work to reduce waste from households and businesses; commit to procuring food from sustainable sources; and launch a “positive” campaign to encourage – rather than shock – residents into changing their habits.