notes of coalition meeting 22nd April

[Transition Town Chesterfield]

hi all

please see below and attached the key action points from the meeting this week.  Thanks to all who attended or sent apologies. Note DONM is Wed 27 May, 7.30pm.

Meeting of Derby and Derbyshire Climate Coalitions, 22/04/26.

Summary of action points.

Present: Peter R (Derby), Ian B (Buxton), Amina B (Heage), Jim F (Derby), David G (Derby), Hilary (Belper), Georgina B (Bakewell), Dave L (Bakewell), Ali DM (Derby), John B (Erewash), Karl B (Erewash), Lisa H (Chesterfield), Christine C (Doveridge) Pauline I (Derby), Lucy Care (Derby).

Derbyshire Environment Strategy

·        John, Lisa and others to review the new Derbyshire County Council environment strategy when published (by 6 May) before it goes to Scrutiny Committee (13 May) and Cabinet (15 July). Put out a press release if necessary.

Transport issues

• Jim/Dave: Share the Derby Telegraph article link about the recent light rail association meeting to the group [post meeting note: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/huge-405m-derby-tram-network-10741101?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop ]
• The Peaks and Dales Line Feasibility Study has been submitted to the Department for Transport by the Better Value Rail Team, which includes Department for Transport, Network Rail and the industry regulator, the Office of Rail and Road

NEB screenings

There will be screenings in Darley Dale ( 25 April), Buxton (27 May), Belper, (23 May), Chesterfield (13 June). Bakewell (June 26), Derby (June),  Ilkeston, and Long Eaton, with some challenges noted regarding MP attendance.

• Lisa: Send Ali the coalition welcome leaflet to include both Derby and Derbyshire logos and references, for use at NEB screenings and related events
• Ali: Take on admin rights for the Derby Climate Coalition Facebook page to co-host and promote NEB screening events, and review use for future events
• All NEB screening organizers: : Encourage attendees at NEB screenings to join the Derby and Derbyshire Climate Coalition using the leaflet and sign-up information
• Peter – send out mailchimp listing all the screenings
• Christine: Attempt to organize an NEB screening event in Ashbourne if health allows, and continue updating the village hall notice board with relevant information

Road safety

• Peter: Propose and organize a dedicated (possibly Zoom) meeting on road safety/deaths and serious injuries, inviting public health officials and those knowledgeable about relevant statistics
• All interested members: Submit public questions to relevant council and mayor's transport committee regarding road safety concerns and 20 mph/low traffic initiatives
• All interested members: Write letters to local newspapers referencing road safety statistics and campaigns, especially following local incidents
• Impacts of 20mph in Wales https://research.senedd.wales/research-articles/what-impact-has-20mph-had-on-road-safety-in-wales

Energy and other events

• John Beardmore: Send details for the Stanley home energy efficiency event at Stanley Village Hall, 16^th May, 10am – 2pm,  through the coalition mailing list
• All interested members: Consider attending the Stanley (16 May) and Bakewell (27 May) home energy/warm homes events and engage with Nottingham Energy Partnership or Marches Energy Agency for similar events in their areas
• Great Littleover Great Big Green Week, including a Great Big GREEN fun day - with nature based activities - www.greenerlittleover.org.uk/gbgw
• Derbyshire Biodiversity and Regenerative Food festival on Cathedral Green on 13 June
•  Community Energy England Summer Conference 2026 Tickets, Thursday, June 18,  10 AM - 5:45 PM  https://communityenergyengland.org/events/community-energy-england-summer-conference-2026/

AOB

• Karl: Email the link to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries reports on climate risk and investment to the group [ postmeeting note: https://actuaries.org.uk/news-and-media-releases/news-articles/2025/nov/27-nov-25-professor-tim-lenton-presented-with-honorary-fellowship/ ]

DONM

Wed 27 May at 7.30pm. Karl to Chair [thank you Karl!]