RBWM Budget Consultation - Deadline: next Monday (31st January)

Deadline: next Monday (31st January)
Following a strong response from RBWM residents to the public consultation in 2020, our Council published a Corporate Plan for 2021 to 2026 with the pursuit of a zero carbon Borough and a clean, sustainable, and biodiverse environment at its core. However, without the necessary funding, the plan is just words.

From WildCookham

The Council has now announced a public consultation on its 2022-23 budget and residents have until 31st January (next Monday) to respond.

Protection and enhancement of our natural environment, WildCookham's priority, is a key part of the Borough's Environment and Climate Strategy. The proposed budget has minimal detail about the funds to support the strategy - raising questions about the Council's commitment. As part of the local Climate Emergency Coalition, we are now asking our supporters to reply to the budget survey to express your concerns.

We offer some guidance on this in this linked document. https://drive.google.com/file/d/19DASUb1ZHIPXnXPDqS9fXgwgHEkR2fzw/view Please cut and paste or use the suggested text as you see fit. The Council's survey is here. https://rbwmtogether.rbwm.gov.uk/budget-consultation The link also connects to the proposed budget and related documents.

Your participation will add to the pressure on the Council to back its commitment to tackle the environmental crisis with realistic plans and resources. So please take a few minutes to do this. And remember the deadline - next Monday.