The role that communities can play in creating a sustainable environment ‘A local perspective’ Cllr Serge Lourie Leader London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Engaging communities in achieving sustainability Strong public concern Placing the environment at the heart of decision making Local authorities and communities working together Schools, businesses, community groups, residents Next generation

Richmond upon Thames – engaging the community Local Strategic Partnership River Centre Richmond College – sustainable re-build New waste collection policy Home insulation scheme 2M Heathrow campaign CO 2 based parking charges

CO 2 parking policy 6 months from idea to implementation Sliding scale – reduction to zero, to 200% increase Revenue neutral Full consultation Legal advice Review after 12 months

Conclusion Clear political priority Not always popular Bottom up approach Encourage change in behaviour Local authorities can take lead Local solutions to a global problem