📢 Climate & Biodiversity Committee Meeting
Date: Tuesday, 10th September 2025
Time: 6.00pm
Venue: Gallery Room (Upstairs), Corn Exchange, Witney
The agenda for the upcoming Climate & Biodiversity Committee meeting has now been published. Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Key topics on the agenda include:
- Finance Report – Overview of the current financial position for climate and biodiversity-related projects
- Annual Residents Survey Results – Insights from the 2025/26 satisfaction survey for this committee’s services and initiatives
- Carbon Footprint Report – Detailed analysis of the town’s environmental impact
- Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan – Ongoing steps towards reducing emissions and improving sustainability
- Biodiversity & Green Spaces Updates – Reports on natural environment improvements and key projects
- Road Verge Nature Reserves & Walking Route Proposal – Resident request under review for greener, more accessible routes in Witney
- Community Energy Campaign – Correspondence from the Power for People group supporting local renewable initiatives
🎤 Public Participation
There is a dedicated slot during the meeting where residents may speak directly to councillors. Each speaker is permitted up to five minutes to address the committee on any agenda item.
This is a valuable opportunity to raise concerns, ask questions, or share your views on the climate and biodiversity topics that matter to you.
🗂 Agenda Overview
- Apologies for Absence
- Declarations of Interest
- Minutes of the Meeting held on 20th May 2025
- Public Participation
- Finance Report
- Annual Residents Survey Results
- Climate Action Working Party Minutes
- Carbon Footprint Report – Witney Civil Parish
- Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan
- Biodiversity Update
- Lake & Country Park Report
- Road Verge Nature Reserves and Circular Walking Route for Witney
- West Witney Projects – Energy Efficiency Measures
- Power For People – Community Energy
📎 Access Meeting Documents
All meeting documents, including the full agenda, officer reports, and minutes from the previous meeting, are available online:
👉 View Agenda and Documents
