Support for core communities
Communities Cutting Carbon worked with a community in each local authority area in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to help local volunteers to act on climate change.
The communities are listed in the table below. Some groups have completed case study posters on their work. These can be viewed by clicking on "DOWNLOAD" where applicable.
Group |
Community |
Activity / areas of interest |
Case study |
|---|---|---|---|
Ashby de la Zouch |
Information stalls, ecoteams groups |
N/A |
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Dunton Bassett, Leics |
Village orchard improvements, renewable energy, local events |
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Earl Shilton, Leics |
Plastic bag free day, supporting local businesses |
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Shackerstone parish, Hinckley & Bosworth |
Energy saving at home, bulk buying of fuel |
N/A |
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Highfields, Leicester |
Bulb planting, litter picking, improved green space, local food |
N/A |
|
Community of interest, Leicester |
Activities for young people of faith (e.g. education, events, conservation tasks) |
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Oadby |
Information stalls, solar panel installations |
N/A |
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Enderby, Leics |
Solar panels for community centre, local pride, improved green space |
N/A |
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St Matthews, Leicester |
Growing local food in an urban area |
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Shelthorpe, Loughborough |
Community garden project, local food, education |
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Rutland |
Promoting cycling, sustainable land use, community resilience |
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Vale of Belvoir area, Leics |
Green fair, events, skill and knowledge sharing |