A Greener Faringdon

“1,020 jurisdictions in 19 countries have declared a climate emergency. Populations covered by
jurisdictions that have declared a climate emergency amount to 262 million citizens, with 47 million
of these living in the United Kingdom.”

Faringdon Town Council declared a climate emergency on 11 September 2019.

By declaring a Climate Emergency we have acknowledged that FTC needs to act on the causes and impacts of climate change.

The Climate Change Working Party (CCWP) run by Faringdon Town Council consists of residents and Councillors. The CCWP investigates steps that the Council may take, and for Faringdon residents and businesses to work towards, as well as protecting and enhancing biodiversity. Further projects include:

  • energy efficiency
  • water efficiency
  • waste and pollution
  • sustainable procurement
  • town centre regeneration
  • biodiversity and open spaces
  • awareness and engagement

Please follow A Greener Faringdon Facebook page for up-to-the-minute news and projects.

 

Community Larder

Faringdon Town Council is in partnership with SOFEA to run a Community Larder every Tuesday in the Corn Exchange. The Larder is a membership scheme that provides healthy affordable food to people in communities via partnering organisations. This community project is a great opportunity to reduce food waste and save money on your weekly shop.

To become a member and for more information, see here.

For up-to-the-minute news, please follow Faringdon Community Larder.

 

Making 20 the new 30


Driving at 20mph causes car emissions to fall. Reduced acceleration and braking will help to reduce fuel consumption and the associated particulate emissions from items such as tyres and brakes. Research by the UK Transport Research Laboratory has shown that every 1mph reduction in average urban speeds can result in a six per cent fall in the number of casualties. It’s also been shown that you are seven times more likely to survive if you are hit by a car driving at 20mph than if you are hit at 30mph. If a child suddenly steps in front of a car, you are much less likely to seriously injure or kill them if you keep to a 20mph limit.

 

The Wilderness

Faringdon has its own urban wildlife sanctuary in the triangle of land adjacent to the Hobble in Faringdon. It is successfully run by volunteers. See our website for information and volunteering opportunities.

 

EV Charging Point Map

For the first time ever, EVs are predicted to outsell diesel cars in the UK this year, according to SMMT (one of the largest trade bodies in the UK). And whilst the cost of EVs steadily drops and public charging becomes more widespread, ‘range anxiety’ (the fear of running out of charge on the road) still holds many people back from switching to EVs.

This data-rich and fully interactive map will help you find all the public charging stations nearest to you. We have 12 charging points in the  Southampton Street car park, SN7 7DX. Further information can be found here.

 

Solar Streets 

Faringdon Town Council is working with Solar Streets to bring solar panels to your home.

You can directly help in the fight against climate change, as well as helping your local community, as a donation to the Faringdon Community Fund is given on every installation – £50 for a domestic installation and £100 for a commercial one.  If you live in one of the surrounding villages then the Faringdon scheme is also open to you. 

Further details can be found here: https://solarstreets.co.uk/faringdonplus