Climate and Ecological Emergency

This Advisory Committee considers the Town Council’s responses to the Climate & Ecological Emergency. A group of Glastonbury Councillors and residents makes recommendations to the full Council for consideration. 

This group first met in July 2019 to discuss and support local projects that help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, protect the environment, and create a more climate-resilient community.

Councillor membership: Serena Roney-Dougal, Mike Smyth, Lindsay MacDougall, Emma King.

If you are interested in getting involved with the Climate Emergency Advisory Committee, please contact Serena. Roney-Dougal – [email protected]

Members of the public are invited to come along to meetings and observe. If you would like to speak to the committee you can book a 3 minute public speaking slot by emailing Melissa Taylor – [email protected]

What the Climate & Ecological Emergency Advisory Committee (CEEAC) is doing

• Open Days and People’s Assemblies
• Supported the Towns Deal project bid
• Town Centre Refurbishments
• Appointment of Climate Emergency & Resilience Officer
• Supported the development of Glastonbury Community Fridge
• Links with Friends of the Earth, Extinction Rebellion, the Conservation Society, environmental and community groups, food growers, businesses
• Local group activities: traffic slowing, tree planting, rewilding verges, volunteer litter-picking, and cycle-path clearing.
• Campaigning for road safety and better bus services
• Development of reusable cups for cafes and shops
• Energy saving tips leaflet
• SWT Climate Adaptation Plan 
• Weekly stall and newsletter