On the 1st of May the people of Hull and East Yorkshire will decide on their new joint mayor. Whoever you vote for, whoever wins will need an action plan.
On the 22nd April between 7.00 and 8.30 PM we held a climate and nature focussed hustings, please go to Video from Mayoral Hustings to view the recording
We have jointly developed a climate action plan for the region which highlights what we are expecting from our new mayor. Summary of the ten points are below, but for the full plan click here.
Make decisions and investments that address both the global and local environmental emergency and all carbon reduction targets.
Ensure local and marginalised voices have their say and are heard in decision making
Support and encourage new green jobs, ensuring we are all protected as changes are made.
Develop zero-carbon new-build homes and developments served by easy-access transport.
Ensure all homes are energy efficient and resilient in extreme weather.
Double the number of people using public transport and increase walking and cycling as well.
Lead the development of a local area energy plan
More trees, nature and green spaces for us all to enjoy
Lead the development of a circular economy strategy- we must ensure reduce, reuse and recycle is at the heart of what we do.
Develop and implement a sustainable regional food action plan (along side existing plans)
We welcome any comments you have on this action plan – please contact us on hello@hfoe.org.uk.