Our work to tackle the climate crisis isn?t just about reducing Nottingham?s carbon footprint. Taking climate action also brings a host of other benefits, including reducing household bills, making our air cleaner, and improving the health outcomes of our residents.

As the lead for Carbon Neutral Nottingham 2028, I recently took part in Carbon Literacy training. Attending this daylong session alongside some of my colleagues from the council?s Executive Board allowed me time to explore solutions to climate issues that we as a city will be facing in the future. Our involvement in this excellent training builds on our recent achievement of being recognised as the first Carbon Literate council in Nottinghamshire.

I am proud that Nottingham is at the forefront of tackling the climate crisis. We have an ambition to become the first carbon-neutral city in the UK, and Nottingham is listed in the top 122 cities in the world for climate action.? But there is much more work to be done.

During the training I had opportunity to discuss with my fellow councillors the power of having conversations about the climate crisis. This is why I will be attending the 30^th Nottingham Green Festival on Sunday at the Arboretum. I will be joined by colleagues from the Council?s Carbon Neutral Policy team to talk to visitors about the scale of the challenge and how we can all get involved to help Nottingham become a carbon-neutral city.

Join us at the Arboretum between noon and 6pm at the Green Festival on Sunday to visit more than 100 stalls and take part in family-friendly activities.

Nottingham Mela, the annual festival celebrating South Asian art?and culture, returns this weekend.?

A range of events featuring music, dance, poetry, family-friendly activities, storytelling, workshops, art, giant puppets and more are taking place at New Art Exchange today and tomorrow before the focus switches to Wollaton Park on Sunday.

To find out more, visit MELA 2023 | New Art Exchange and Mela - Wollaton Hall

You can enjoy Nottingham?s rich history this weekend with free or cheap access to some of the city?s fantastic heritage sites on offer as part of national Heritage Open Days.?

Thousands of people have visited Nottingham Castle since it reopened in June making the most of the new ticket offer. Tomorrow ? Saturday 9 September ? for one day only, entry is even better value at just ?1 per person. The Castle doors open at 10 am so take the opportunity to delve into 1,000 years of history, explore the unique pieces of art and immerse yourself in the adventures of Robin Hood at the Rebellion Gallery. The Hood?s Hideout Adventure Play Area is great for younger family members.??

Entry to Newstead Abbey is free this Sunday ? just say ?Newstead celebrates Heritage Open Days? at the reception desk, ?while at Wollaton Hall this coming?Tuesday (12 September), the?Nottinghamshire Gardens Trust?and the?Friends of Wollaton Park will be on-site to show progress on the restoration of the four-acre walled kitchen garden. ??

For more information on Heritage Open Days, visit Heritage Open Days come to Nottingham?? ? My Nottingham News