It aims to help residents, businesses and other organisations reduce their carbon emissions by 30% by 2020 from 2005 levels.  The first monitoring report (pdf, 545kb) (opens in a new window)  has now been produced which highlights progress on the strategy.

The strategy (pdf, 785kb) (opens in a new window) , which was produced by the West Dorset Partnership, sets out a number of actions for the partnership to implement.

These include:

• Setting a leading example to all of West Dorset by ensuring their own operations are environmentally sustainable

• Developing and supporting community projects that set an example of best practice in carbon reduction, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability

• Providing useful information to the local community and businesses on climate change and sustainability issues

• Ensuring emergency plans are in place to enable a swift response to flooding and cliff falls likely occur as a result of climate change

Youngsters from Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis helped draw attention to the strategy's launch and the threat of climate change. They unveiled a sign on Lyme Regis beach warning that sea levels could rise by 80cms by 2080, as polar ice melts, which could put the town at increased risk of storm surges.

Oliver Letwin MP attended the launch of the Climate Change Strategy and is pictured with David Webb, Chairman of the West Dorset Partnership.

• Name: West Dorset Partnership
  Email: westdorsetpartnership@westdorset-dc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 252305
  Fax: 01305 251481
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