Bletchingdon Parish Council has voted to support the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill at their last meeting. This Bill was drafted independently by scientists, lawyers, economists, and environmentalists. It asks the UK to: take responsibility for its fair share of carbon emissions; to actively restore biodiversity and habitats in the UK; and to stop damage to the environment through the production, consumption, and transportation of the goods we consume.

The climate and nature crisis is an exceptionally difficult challenge for any government to face. That’s why this bill does not come from a single party, but it has support from Parliamentarians belonging to all the main political parties, and also from Oxfordshire County Council and district, town and parish councils across Oxfordshire. Businesses such as Lush, Ella’s Kitchen, Greencore Construction, Breakspear, and Shaw Gibbs have declared their support for the Bill along with celebrities such as Ben Fogle. Have a look at this website to add your support as a local business or group or as an individual: https://www.ceebillallianceoxon.co.uk/