Author Archives: Jeremy Williams

More climate champions for Luton schools

The second round of the Climate Action Teacher Champions programme has now concluded, with six more teachers trained and delivering a climate action plan for their school. Mayor of Luton, Councillor Yaqub Hanif, handed teachers their certificates in our final meeting, hosted at Stockwood Park Academy. “It was a really enjoyable programme,” said Raheela Saleem,Continue reading “More climate champions for Luton schools”

Bedfordshire University among greenest in UK

Bedfordshire University continues to rank among the greenest in the country, coming 3rd in the annual league from People and Planet. Out of 151 in the league, only Reading University and Manchester Met score higher. Beds has been among the top universities for several years, scoring first place last year. It reflects an ongoing focusContinue reading “Bedfordshire University among greenest in UK”

Visit the Festive Swap Shop in Luton Mall

A pop-up Swap Shop will open on Saturday 16th of December in the Mall, Luton. There’s a festive theme to the swap event, and an opportunity to find something new for the Christmas season – adult and children’s partywear, festive tops, jumpers and accessories. People have been dropping off outfits and items already, so thatContinue reading “Visit the Festive Swap Shop in Luton Mall”

Teachers: Take climate action at your school with CATCh

The Climate Action Teacher Champion programme is now recruiting for round three, starting in January 2024. If you are a teacher, consider yourself invited – or nominate a colleague! If you’re a parent or a student, tell your school about it and get them involved. Send them a link, or download and send the flyerContinue reading “Teachers: Take climate action at your school with CATCh”

Visit Luton’s retrofit open home

The council has launched a retrofit open home for the Autumn, and is inviting visitors to tour the property and see some low carbon technologies for themselves. The house is a three bedroom family home on Abbotswood Road, Round Green. Over the summer it was retrofitted to low carbon standard, in partnership with Luton Rising.Continue reading “Visit Luton’s retrofit open home”

Discover the apple amnesty

Community gardener Konni Deppe tells the story of Luton’s fruit trees and orchards, and an inspired idea to use up surplus apples. The problem Do you know of an apple tree near you where the fruit doesn’t get picked? You’re not alone.  Surprisingly, many fruit trees in Luton’s back gardens and public places go unharvested.Continue reading “Discover the apple amnesty”

How I made my home zero carbon

After a life at sea driving cruise ships, Jesse Bryce now works in energy efficiency in the cargo industry. He shares how he made his ex-council Luton home zero carbon for £4,200. Decarbonising my home started not from what I should do, but from what I could do. By taking one step at a time,Continue reading “How I made my home zero carbon”

Could you be a Climate Action Teacher Champion?

Applications are open for the next set of teachers to join the Climate Action Teachers Champions (CATCh) programme, ahead of the autumn term. The scheme supports schools to develop a climate plan, offering training and one-to-one mentoring for teachers as they look at setting climate goals for their school. It is run by Luton Council,Continue reading “Could you be a Climate Action Teacher Champion?”

A report on the Youth Climate Conference

Travis Waller, from Luton Sixth Form, attended the 2023 Youth Climate Conference as a reporter. He shares his perspective on the two-day event for Luton’s young people. Students began to arrive at Stockwood Discovery Centre around nine o’clock, where they were greeted with smiles from the staff. Children were given a name tag and aContinue reading “A report on the Youth Climate Conference”