With the countdown well and truly on for the start of COP26 in Glasgow, I am delighted to have now opened registrations for my own Sevenoaks and Swanley virtual Climate Change Conference which will be held on 5th November.
Climate change is a serious threat to the future of our planet. In 2019, the UK adopted a world-leading net zero emissions target, aiming to end our contribution to climate change altogether by 2050. It will mean changing the way we heat our homes, get to work, grow our food, and much more. But what should a net zero future look like, and how do we get there? And, what change should we make locally?
The Sevenoaks and Swanley Virtual Climate Conference will invite experts from around the country, as well as those from local groups, to discuss what changes do we need from businesses and consumers? And local councillors will outline what is being done in Sevenoaks to contribute to Net Zero, and how can people get involved.
Following the event, I will be writing to the COP26 President, Alok Sharma MP, to summarise the conversations we’ve had and give him an overview of our local priorities, so I do hope as many of you as possible will be able to join. If you are interested, visit my website to complete the registration form: https://www.lauratrott.org.uk/climate-change-conference.
Finally, I cannot finish my column without reflecting on the tragic and senseless death of Sir David Amess. He was taken from us in a horrific act of violence, carried out while he was simply doing his job. A job he so adored.
If anything, his death should reaffirm our commitment to democracy, civility, and decency. And this has been reflected in the messages of support from across the political spectrum I have received over the last week. While I know we may individually have differences of opinion on certain issues, I also firmly believe we are united in wanting the best for our community, and it is for that reason that I love my job and the people I have the privilege to represent.
