People encouraged to attend Wiltshire Council's Climate and Environment Summer Showcase

Wiltshire Council and a host of organisations are joining together for the Climate and Environment Summer Showcase - a drop-in event for people to ask experts, gain ideas and make a difference.

The event takes place on 7 August from 11am to 3pm at the Atrium in County Hall, Trowbridge, and people are encouraged to pop by and meet the teams involved in a number of projects that provide support and make a positive difference for the county.

Led by Wiltshire Council's Environment department, alongside a host of other organisations, people can find out more about grants for home energy improvements and discounted solar panel installations. They can get support and advice on staying warm and safe and improving the energy efficiency of homes, advice on bespoke energy auditing and grant funding for businesses to support carbon reduction. People can hear about the work of Trading Standards to protect customers and the opportunity to order a subsidised Green Johanna hot composter. There will also be a quiz, and activities for younger people provided by Wiltshire Scrapstore and Resource Centre.

The council's Environment department is made up of a number of vital council services, including waste and recycling; the climate team; public protection; and natural and historic environment. Its role is to protect Wiltshire's environment and climate, working in partnership with local communities and empowering everyone to take responsibility.

The other organisations attending the Summer Showcase include EDF Energy (Home Upgrade Grant project), iChoosr (Solar Together project), Warm and Safe Wiltshire, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Fit for Net Zero and the Wiltshire Climate Alliance.

Cllr Dominic Muns, Cabinet Member for Waste and Environment, said: "There is so much information out there on topics related to the climate and environment, so we wanted to bring it all together in a convenient and accessible way so that those who pop by the event will hopefully leave much better informed than when they arrived.

"From handy hints and tips to all the information and support available, there should be something for everyone at the event, and we'll be alongside the organisations and experts we work closely with on a number of projects. 

"Those in our Environment service are passionate about what they do and the positive difference they can make for people, and they are looking forward to meeting everyone and helping them as much as possible."