Tel: 03450 450 500
Email: sustainability@scambs.gov.uk (This link will open in a new window)
About these pages
- The Low-Carbon Living pages have just been launched and are currently under review. You are welcome to send your comments to sustainability@scambs.gov.uk (This link will open in a new window)
Our Partners
- South Cambridgeshire's Environment Group
Help address the issues and monitor the progress of the Community Strategy, which contains a series of actions to help improve the quality of life across the district and that tackle climate change.
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Climate Change Network
A cross-sectoral partnership providing support to public and private sector organisations as well as local communities seeking to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
- South Cambridgeshire Strategic Partnership
The South Cambridgeshire Strategic Partnership (or LSP: Local Strategic Partnership) is a partnership between the council and various partners to work together towards achieving economic, environmental and social standards for the district.
Sustainability Events
July 2010
Eco-renovation workshop: Eco-renovation on a budget (Cambridge Carbon Footprint)
Date: 27th July
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue:32 Nuttings Rd, CB1 3HU. (Off Coldhams Lane, near Sainsburys)
Suzie and Iain Webb will share their experiences of transforming their 1950s semi on a limited budget. Andy Brown of Cambridge Architectural Research will be on hand with technical explanations. We'll also be making time to hear from you about which topics you'd like covered in future meetings.
August 2010
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September 2010
SPEP Workshop for Member Parishes
Date: Provisionally Thursday 9th September: To be confirmed.
Time: 7pm - 9pm (Prompt finish)
Venue: To be confirmed
Watch this space!
Green Communities Training: Energy Auditing for Community Buildings
Date: Thursday 16th September
Time: 9.45am - 4.30pm **DAY TIME EVENT**
Venue: To be confirmed
Cost: Free to Green Communities members (sign up online here)
I have secured this training workshop for SPEP members primarily with any additional places being offered to other parishes. The workshop will be delivered by The Energy Saving Trust. The workshop will covered aspects of energy efficiency, conservation and generation within community buildings. The course will run all day and lunch will be provided. If you are interested in attending please fill in the booking form.
Cambridge Regional College: Eco-refurbishment for householders (5-week course)
Date: Course commences Tuesday 21st September
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: £45 for the 5 week course or £25 for concessions (please contact Sarah Bearpark at Cambridge Regional College for details)
The course is for adults who want to improve the energy efficiency of their homes but are confused about what they should do and how to go about doing it. Each week will focus on a particular element including energy monitoring and draught-proofing, roof/lofts, heating, walls and lighting, and renewable energy.
For more information please contact Sarah Bearpark (Curriculum Leader for Sustainable Development at Cambridge Regional College) Telephone number: 01223 226430 or email: sbearpark@camre.ac.uk
October 2010
Liftshare Week: SPEPshare car sharing!
Date: 4th - 8th October
Venue: Across SPEPshare parishes
Look out for information about car sharing and SPEPshare (This link will open in a new window), and find out how you could save money and help the environment by sharing your car journeys. Watch this space for a more detailed list of activities.
Village Energy Show 2010!
Date: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
This year the Village Energy Show is back, packed with stalls providing information on everything sustainable! This event is for the whole district and aims to get everybody involved so that we can save money on our energy bills, help tackle climate change and think about a future for our communities that is resiliant and sustainable. Watch this space for more information on confirmed stands.
If you would like information on events that have already been held please visit the Events History pages or email sustainability@scambs.gov.uk (This link will open in a new window).
