Climate Conversations

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Last September we invited residents in Bathgate to determine their local climate priorities. With community transport the top area for action (voted by 81% of attendees), followed by climate education focusing on green space (71%), then by community energy (53%), there is plenty to work on.

The next steps for these priorities will be discussed during Climate Conversations. A series of these events will travel around West Lothian localities. These mini-gatherings are your chance to get involved in local action to improve your area’s resources and help the planet. It could be flooding and pollution, cleaning up green spaces, helping nature and biodiversity, access to more local fresh food, sustainable transport, community owned energy and cheaper, greener power sources. What matters in your area?

Linlithgow will host the first Climate Conversation. See event details for the evening, on 26 May. The following week we’ll return to Bathgate to take the next steps there.

Community energy – join the webinar on 7 May

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We’re partnering with Local Energy Scotland for a webinar and workshop on community energy and developing your own sites – Wednesday 7 May. 

The morning session, 10am-noon, will cover support and funding available to communities to develop renewable energy generation and storage systems with a special focus on solar PV roof and ground-mounted systems. Hear from Local Energy Scotland and other experts. 

The afternoon session, 2pm-4pm, will be an interactive workshop on the ‘dos and don’ts’ of developing community solar systems; gathering information on target sites collectively or individually for development in 2025/26 and beyond. Also how to form a joint action plan to take ambitions to the next stage. 

We are keen to hear from local community organisations with buildings or land in West Lothian who are interested in developing solar PV systems. Others welcome, including local businesses, fellow climate action hubs, or related groups. 

To sign up and for more information email Neil Barnes – [email protected].