Eco-summit held to discuss green issues
GREEN issues and solutions will be discussed at a Macclesfield eco-summit.
The virtual event takes place on Saturday, May 15, from 10am to 4pm and has been organised by Macclesfield Town Council and environmental group Macctastic.
It follows consultation with residents earlier this year to discover what specific areas people would like covered at the summit.
Among the talks that will be given is Building Back Macc, which focuses on climate change, low carbon travel, green spaces and resources.
There are also sections on active and sustainable travel, eco groups and information hubs in the area, education and how the community and council can work together.
A TEDx video on green spaces, wildlife, community cohesion and pollution control will be shown and there is also a question and answer session with local businesses.
A Macclesfield Town Council spokesman said: “We are very excited about the summit.
“The town council declared a climate emergency in June 2019, which means we have an ongoing commitment to consider environmental impact, both positive and negative, in all decisions the council takes.
“We are excited to see the people of the town come together for the summit and hope that there will be some great ideas that be taken forward which will improve the environmental sustainability of Macclesfield.”
Anyone wishing to attend the summit can contact abigail.sherratt@ macclesfield-tc.gov.uk to book a place.