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Preston City Council

…, and the launch of Climate Assembly UK in 2020. They increase the democratic legitimacy of climate policies by creating more citizen-centred policy making. The Preston People’s Climate Jury, a group that reflected the diversity of the local population, was convened to answer the question: 'How can we in Preston work together to address the opportunities and challenges of climate change in a way…

… for 30 hours across six evenings and two full days beginning on Thursday 1st of February. The Jury heard from 25 ‘expert’ commentators, and shared their own opinions and lived experience. After 30 hours of deliberation, the Jury produced 24 recommendations covering food, housing and buildings, transport, and other climate change- related topics. Introduction This report details the process…

… facilitated groups and 3 self- facilitated groups. Mapping Activity For the next activity, we printed 6 different maps of the Preston District. We asked participants to join a group with the map that contained their neighbourhood or home. In groups, jury members were asked to identify things that were either ‘helpful’ or ‘not helpful’ in tackling climate change in their local area. After 20 minutes…

… activity. The Jury was asked to reflect on the following questions: • What are our visions for our communities and neighbourhoods for twenty years’ time? • What kind of place do we want to live in? • What should our neighbourhoods and communities look like and feel like? The Jury maps things that are ‘helpful’ and ‘not helpful’ in tackling climate change. Opening words from Council Leader…

… on mapping the Preston food system. Using a series of large maps, participants were asked to label the a) institutions that prepare food and drink, b) places that manufacture food, c) local places producing food (farmers and growers). The group was then asked to reflect on the conclusions that can be drawn from the map, and what needs to happen to reduce climate change impact? The second group…