As of 4th April 2023 the Council resolved to close the Environmental Working Group as the council now have environmental concerns as a core focus in all their decision making.
In June 2022 the Parish Council approved a proposal to form an Environment Working Group to consider what actions could be taken in the Parish to support environmental sustainability.
The group will generate ideas, gather information and then put forward proposals to the Full Council.
Want to read more? Chris Gibson has worked with the Group to discuss the exciting possibilities of the village ecosystems. Read his blog here – https://www.chrisgibsonwildlife.co.uk/great-bentley-village-green-a-once-and-future-essex-heathland/.
The TDC Climate Emergency Action Plan can be viewed here: https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Climate%20Emergency%20Cabinet%20Accessible.pdf
The ECC advice pack ‘Taking Action on Climate Change can be viewed here: 22108bii ECAC Resident Advice Pack 2022
The Centre for Sustainable Energy Carbon Footprint Report for Great Bentley September 2022 can be viewed here: 22108bi Impact Report – Great Bentley-2022-09-03
Great Bentley Parish Council Emissions Audit 2022 – 23
GBPC Emissions Audit 2022 – 23
Members:
Cllr John Wharton (Chair)
Cllr Frances Edwards
Cllr Robert Taylor
Andrew Whitefield
Michael Dorling