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Archive of Events, by Theme
Please note, this page is no longer updated as the new CLASP
website will be launching in June/July 2011. If you wish to revisit
one of the 20+ events that have run so far in 2011
click here for a list in chronological order.
CLASP holds regular events, training and discussion workshops open to all North West local authorities and other public sector organisations.
All materials and slides from CLASP events are available to view
and download. This page lists all events from 2008 - 2010.
Click on the links in the table below to navigate.
Events By Theme
| Adapting to Climate Change | Reducing Local Authority Emissions |
| Member Development | Reducing Other Local Emissions (Transport, Businesses & Residents) |
| Other | Support for Planning Officers and Members |
Reducing Local Authority Emissions
ENGAGING SCHOOLS WITH CARBON REDUCTION
Thirty eight members of staff from local authorities and NGO's across the North West region attended a workshop on Tuesday 25th May 2010 to discuss engaging schools with carbon reduction.
GETTING
REAL VALUE FROM THE CARBON REDUCTION COMMITMENT
17th November 2010 This half-day workshop provided an update for NW local authorities on the Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme, with speakers from the Environment Agency and the London Energy Project.
FUNDING LOCAL
AUTHORITY CARBON REDUCTIONS
This event, hosted by Manchester City Council, and organised by Envirolink focused on identifying finance options for, and case studies of, carbon reduction projects within local authorities.
Support For Planning Officers &
Members
UNDERSTANDING ENERGY: ELECTRICITY GRIDS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY CONNECTIONS - WARRINGTON
This free
half day session provided a comprehensive introduction to energy
demand and supply, including the electricity grid network and
connecting renewable energy projects to the grid. This informative,
interactive and practical session equipped delegates with the
comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the electricity
energy generation.
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STAND
ALONE RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY TECHNOLOGIES
This full day session provided comprehesive
information on stand alone renewable electricity technologies. With
a mix of presentations, case study material and discussion, the
session equipped planners with the firm understanding of stand
alone renewable energy systems.
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here to Revisit Event
CHP WORKSHOP
FOR PLANNERS
Planning for Low Carbon Energy This event, run by the Combined Heat and Power Association and sponsored by CLASP took place in Manchester on 4th March 2009.
Sustainable
Design and Low Carbon Buildings
This session supported planners from local planning authorities to understand the key principles behind sustainable design, and equipped them skills, knowledge and confidence to influence development proposals and put policy into practice.
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Member Development
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - SPATIAL PLANNING
This two day training event helped senior elected members to develop climate change skills in planning.
ELECTED MEMBER TRAINING - SMALL SCALE RENEWABLES FOR PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
This training event provided information on the types of renewable energy installations planning committee members are increasing required to make decisions on, and how to assess these.
ELECTED MEMBERS - INTRODUCTION TO LA RESPONSIBILITIES - 30TH JUNE 2010
This training event, which received excellent feedback, helped elected members understand the requirements placed on Local Authorities to tackle climate change, and how to manage these.
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Reducing Local Emissions (Transport, Businesses &
Residents)
LOCAL TRANSPORT CARBON
REDUCTION
Where's the Carbon In Local Transport, and What Can Be Done To Reduce It? Thursday 11th November 2010 This workshop tackled these linked questions in the context of Local Transport Plan development.
CLIMATE CHANGE, THE NW TRANSPORT NETWORK & TRAVEL PLANNING
This very popular event examined 3 aspects of climate change and transport in the NW: 1. Regional and Local Policy 2. Adaptation of the NW Transport Network to Climate Change 3. The Role of Smarter Choices.
ENWORKS / Engaging with businesses Workshop (WARRINGTON)
On 1st July CLASP and ENWORKS held a joint workshop in Warrington to examine ENWORKS work in the North West, the impact of the ENWORK programme on NI 186, and the carbon (and cost) reduction resources.
Click to Revisit EventENWORKS / CLASP WORKSHOP (KENDAL)
On 10th July CLASP and ENWORKS held a joint workshop in Kendal to examine ENWORKS work in the North West, the impact of the ENWORK programme on NI 186, and the carbon (and cost) reduction resources.
RUNNING AND RESOURCING AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY LOAN SCHEME
This CLASP sponsored event took place on 21st October 2008, in conjuction with the NW Carbon Action Network. Presentations now available.
Adaptation
ADAPTING KEY
SERVICE AREAS TO CLIMATE CHANGE
This full-day workshop looked at the climate change risk assessment process and shared the results of how the CLASP programme has been supporting 5 NW authorities to apply this to key services.
NI 188
SUPPORT WORKSHOP - 2009
This over-subscribed event was held on 24.03.09 in Preston. The aim of the event was to review progress to date, particularly focussing on lessons learnt and highlighting successes/achievements.
Click to Revisit EventPROJECTIONS IN PRACTICE - NW LAUNCH EVENT
5th - 9th October saw UKCIP visit the North West to run a series of training sessions on accessing and using the UKCP09 climate projections. The week was launched with a morning of speakers and discussion.
NI 188 SUPPORT WORKSHOp - 2008
This workshop took place on 02/10/08 and was run by UKCIP. The focus of the day was on the emerging guidance for NI 188. Presentations were given by Defra, UKCIP and regional authorities.
Other
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS COURSE - 4TH & 25TH FEB 2010
This one-day course on environmental communications and behaviour change equipped delegates with a basic understanding of: the principles of effective environmental behaviour change.
Click to Revisit EventLEARNING FROM THE NATIONAL BEACON COUNCILS
The Beacon Showcase Day on 26th June 2009 offered a chance for officers working on climate change to: · hear from four Beacon councils for climate change · participate in discussion workshops.
Click to Revisit EventNI 185 & 186 SUPPORT WORKSHOP
NI 185 and 186 support workshop This workshop took place on 15/09/08 in conjunction with GONW, Energy Saving Trust & Carbon Trust. A range of presentations were made.
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