Home Energy And Retrofit Fair​
21st November
This is our latest of events to help householders understand what retrofit is and how they can make their homes warmer, cheaper to run and better for the environment.
We have invited a range of industry experts to help explain and demystify retrofit and renewables. This is your chance to ask the experts, All in one room. Book your FREE ticket here
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ZCH End of year party
Friday 6th December
Join us for our annual end of year get together!
Enjoy a glass of fizz with other local supporters in our climate-conscious network and celebrate Zero Carbon Harrogate’s success over the year. It's our chance to let our hair down, toast our achievements and look forward to another year of climate action as we look ahead to 2025.
Get you FREE tickets here.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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ZCH talk: author Clive Wilson shares six aspirations for a brighter future – Wednesday 18th September
Zero Carbon Harrogate is pleased to announce an evening with Clive Wilson at Starling Cafe Bar Kitchen on Wednesday, 18th September 2024, from 7pm to 9:15pm.
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This special event marks the launch of Wilson’s new book, Leading Beyond Sustainability: Six Aspirations for a Brighter Future, and offers the chance for us to engage with new ideas that could help shape Harrogate’s future within the wider context.
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If you'd like to join us, please fill in this form.
ZCH talk: climate expert Professor Piers Forster is the keynote speaker
at our upcoming AGM – Thurs 18th July
We're delighted that esteemed climate scientist and ZCH Patron Piers Forster is the keynote speaker at our upcoming AGM. On Thursday 18th July, 7pm you have the chance to join us to hear Piers' expert knowledge on how we meet the UK Government's Carbon Budgets and what that means for Yorkshire. Piers is Professor of Physical Climate Change and Director of the Priestley International Centre for Climate at the University of Leeds, and advisor to the government as Interim Chair for the UK's Climate Change Committee.
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The evening will be an excellent opportunity for volunteers, members and supporters to come together to celebrate our achievements and hear about future plans, as well as hear from an inspiring, educated speaker.
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If you'd like to join us, please fill in this form.
UK General Election announced for 4th July
On Wednesday 22nd May, it was confirmed that the UK will be having a general election on 4th July.
Currently, there are seven confirmed candidates for the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency:
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Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrats
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Conrad Whitcroft, Labour Party
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Shan Oakes, Green Party
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Andrew Jones, Conservative Party
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John Swales, Reform UK
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Paul Hslam, Independent
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Stephen Douglas Metcalfe, Independent
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We've got some events organised which you can read about below and we'll keep updating our General Election page with news as it comes.
General Election Hustings event
Wednesday19th June
Join us at the Wesley Chapel in Harrogate on Wednesday 19th June, at 7.30pm for a lively debate with the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency candidates. We'll be asking about their climate policies and what they plan to do to tackle decarbonisation. If you'd like attend, you can simply turn up on the night, but if you have time, please fill in our registration form so that we can keep an eye on numbers.
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A special opportunity for ZCH members!
We're doing something special for our valued Zero Carbon Members. We've organised a series of online conversations with the candidates which you can sit in on live! If you're a member, you'll receive an email direct to your inbox but you can also scan this QR code from a phone or tablet to take you straight to our registration form.
Walk to School Event Manager Needed (Volunteer Role)
We're looking for an organised person to lead our super successful Walk to School and Car Free Fridays campaigns! The right person will be coordinating fun event days encouraging pupils to choose low carbon transport as a way to travel, This is a key volunteer position and requires a few hours a month, but we'll be here to support you all the way. Find the full job description and details about how to apply below.
Neighbourhood Planning - Open Meeting
Tuesday 4th June 2024
You're invited to join an open meeting at West Park United Reformed Church at 7pm on Tuesday 4th June to talk about Neighbourhood Planning in Harrogate. A representative from a local town will share their Neighbourhood Plan, and there'll be a discussion about the ideas shared. Attendees will consider how we can address the needs of the community with our own Neighbourhood Plan before taking a vote on the next step to create a vision for Harrogate.
For more information, find a full information pack and meeting invitation below.
You can also visit the Harrogate Civic Society website.
Take part in our Home Efficiency Survey 2024
Over the last two years, our energy bills have roughly doubled and sadly there's no sign of them going down. Improving home efficiency can help to reduce bills.
As part of our Retrofit Programme, we're keen to find out from residents in the former Harrogate District, what you know about retrofit, what action you have taken or plan to take, to make your home more efficient and cut costs.
Exclusive offer to ZCH Members!​
Car clubs are a great way of accessing a car without the cost and hassle of owning one.
To support ZCH's work to cut congestion, Harrogate-based pay-as-you-go car club, Co Wheels, is offering £20's worth of driving credit, £1 sign-up plus no monthly fees until June 2024.
ZCH Members can claim this fantastic offer by contacting us and we'll send you the discount code. Not yet a member? Follow the links below...
How do you travel on Car Free Fridays?
We have teamed up with Harrogate Bus Company to encourage commuters, young people and residents to leave their car at home and take alternative travel modes on Car Free Friday!
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Take advantage of Harrogate Bus Company's 2-for-1 ticket deal, saving you money on parking and fuel, whilst helping to cut congestion and emissions.
Click on the link to register your school/college and for your FREE event pack.