Tuesday 1 November 2011

Free Event for Community Organisations on the Green Deal Scheme


Changeworks and the Scottish Government are running two free events for community organisations about the UK Government’s Green Deal scheme. These are on on the 16th of November in Edinburgh and 23rd of November in Inverness.


The Green Deal will completely transform the UK’s approach to making homes more energy efficient. However, it’s not yet clear how communities and organisations could be involved, or how it will impact on local efforts to reduce climate change.

The events are being held so that communities are informed and interested in contributing to the UK consultation taking place later this year.

Edinburgh
9.30am – 2.00pm, Wednesday 16 November, COSLA Conference Centre

Inverness 
11.30am – 4.00pm, Wednesday 23 November, SCVO, Fairways House

Orkney, Shetland and Stornoway – via video conference and web access
11.30am – 4.00pm, Wednesday 23 November, various locations
If you would like to join the video conference and web access from a different location please contact Catherine Fong on 0131 538 7950.


ABOUT THE EVENT

The UK Government is about to launch a consultation into the Green Deal. This event will give you the opportunity to:

  • Find out everything currently known about the Green Deal and the consultation 
  • Find out about the potential opportunities for community organisations 
  • Hear what the UK Government says about the scheme 
  • Discuss the proposals in depth with other community groups 
  • Decide how and if you want to respond to the consultation 
  • Contribute to a report that will be sent to the Scottish Government and the UK Government’s Department of Energy and Climate Change

The Scottish Government is helping to fund this event, which is one of a series of events being held for stakeholders.


HOW TO BOOK

Click here to go to the Changeworks website and download a booking form for the events.

Spaces are limited and will be given on a first come first served basis to members of community groups and development trusts.

For more information about Changeworks and the work they do with community organisations please click here.

If you have any queries at all please contact Catherine Fong on 0131 538 7950.