This month sees Kingston Council's 'Sustainable September' scheme kick into gear, four weeks' worth of activities encouraged to get locals talking about climate change and inspire them to take action.

Activities include nature walks, energy talks, nature arts and crafts sessions, Dr Bike check-ups, webinars and more.

In March 2022, the council's Climate Action Plan was published, setting out its commitment to making council operations carbon neutral by 2030 while helping the wider borough to become carbon neutral by 2038.

Commenting on Sustainable September, and the borough's overall approach to addressing climate change, Cllr Ian Manders, Portfolio Holder for Climate Action and Sustainable Transport said: "Tackling climate change and protecting the natural environment is one of the key priorities for the council.

"Protecting communities and helping the borough thrive and flourish against the backdrop of a changing climate is at the heart of what we're trying to achieve in the borough of Kingston.

"While we, and indeed the entire planet, are faced with the challenges this presents, we are also provided with opportunities to rethink how we deliver services in a way which can have multiple benefits.

"Sustainable September provides an opportunity for residents to come together with experts, to think about climate change, its impacts and how we can each play a role in protecting our borough."

To view the full list of activities occurring throughout the month and ways you can get involved, visit the link here.