Environmental Representative Initiative

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Environmental Representative Initiative

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Environmental Representative Initiative. How the environment impacts on you. Health issues Green-space for exercise (obesity), and relaxation Illnesses from poor air quality – trees filter pollutants Level of deprivation – house prices and investment - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Environmental Representative Initiative

How the environment impacts on you

Health issuesGreen-space for exercise (obesity), and relaxationIllnesses from poor air quality – trees filter pollutants

Level of deprivation –house prices and investment

Local Pride – dereliction encourages vandalism, dumping and antisocial behaviour.

Climate ChangeIncreased pressure on water supplies, infrastructure,

services Antisocial behaviour at times of highest temperatures

Improving your area

State of the Environment Report

Environment Partnership

Environmental Action Plan

Environmental Representatives

Interest in the environment and climate change

Attend quarterly Environment Forum meetings

Attend CAGs/LNP meetings when necessary

Provide experience and advice from a community perspective

Benefits and support

SupportFree training Support from CEN, Environment Partnership

Officer BenefitsAchieve pledges Improve the local environment, therefore

improving the quality of life for local residentsEncourage residents to take responsibility for

their local environment

For more information

Contact:

Kate Davarzadeh

Principal Regeneration Officer

Tel No: 01922 653655Email: [email protected]