Woking Borough Council
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La21 meetings and events
The Woking LA21 group organises regular public meetings and events, which usually involve presentations and discussions about topical environmental issues. It provides an opportunity to find out about the facts, and to hear from local and national experts. The events are usually held in locations close to Woking Town Centre and are free to attend.
Forthcoming LA21 Public Events
Woking Local Agenda 21 Group aim to organise several public meetings and events each year. For up to date listings of forthcoming events, see the LA21 pages on the 'Window On Woking' Community Web Site.
If you are interested in a particular event, then simply turn up on the day, or for further information, contact Woking LA21 on 01483 743 413, email la21@woking.gov.uk
The Woking Local Agenda 21 `Lo-carb living' event will take place on Wednesday 4th June 2008, 7:30pm at the HG Wells Conference and Events Centre. This is a great opportunity to hear from those in the know about the national and local solutions to Climate Change. Tony Juniper, Director of Friends of the Earth will talk about a range of high profile campaigns that have influenced environmental thinking. Ray Morgan OBE, Woking Borough Council's Chief Executive, will introduce the Council's Climate Change Strategy, and present the Borough's response to the global issue of Climate Change. For more information see www.windowonwoking.org.uk/sites/la21. Phone 01483 743413. Email la21@woking.gov.uk.
Previous LA21 Meetings
Below are reports and information about a selection of previous LA21 public meetings. Click on the event title to find out more.
Keen to be Green: Living and the built environment
Autumn 2007 saw Woking Borough Council and Woking Local Agenda 21 (LA21) supporting the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Surrey Centre at a public event in Woking town centre. The purpose of the event was to stimulate interest in environmentally friendly solutions, particularly within the home - focusing on construction practices, the way we live and our built environment. There were exhibition stands from CIOB, Woking Borough Council, LA21, Energy Centre for Sustainable Communities, Surrey Waste Management and a range of trade organisations specialising in renewable energy, sustainable refurbishments, and environmentally friendly buildings and construction.
Download the flyer for the event here.
Predicting The Future of Climate Change
LA21's AGM for 2006 featured an update from the Met Office's Hadley Centre, which specialises in Climate Change Prediction. The event featured a detailed presentation and question and answer session, focusing on Climate Change modelling.
Extreme Weather - Featuring Droughts and Floods
Held in October 2004, this event provided an insight into the water management issues facing the Woking Borough, and potential problems resulting from droughts and floods.
A meeting held in April 2004 to investigate the wide ranging impacts of light pollution. It featured speakers from the Campaign to Protect Rural England and the Institute of Lighting Engineers.
An event that tied in with the National GM Public Debate in 2003. Included a panel of speakers campaigning both for and against Genetically Modified crops.
Has Spring Already Sprung? Discover Nature's Response to Climate Change.
The UK Phenology Network provided an insight into the impacts and knock on effects that a changing climate will have on nature.
This evening marked the launch of Woking Green Pages, and also highlighted the changing climate that present generations are likely to experience, and the implications of this.
If you have any ideas for future events and public meetings, Woking LA21 would like to hear from you. Please email your ideas to la21@woking.gov.uk or telephone 01483 743413.