Courts on Climate Change

Part 2 of the COP27 special focuses on the incredible breath of climate action that's taken place in Solihull over the past year. Highlights include innovative electric vehicle trials and the Council being ranked as one of the best in the UK when it comes to having robust climate change plans in place.

On the eve of COP27, Councillor Courts is joined by host Nick Booth and Ann-Marie, Low Carbon Project Manager at Solihull Council. This first part focuses on the challenges we're all facing including extreme weather events and rising energy costs.

What does the future of transport in Solihull look like? Autonomous vehicles, widespread electric vehicle charging points and enhanced cycling infrastructure all have their part to play. Also, hear an exclusive insight on the new HS2 Interchange Station from the Lead Architect, Arup's Kim Quazi.

57% of Solihull's greenhouse gas emissions come energy used in buildings. How do we reduce this? This episode touches on how Solihull Council is tackling fuel poverty and its innovative plans for a low carbon Town Centre Energy Network.

Featured guests: Rachel Jones, CEO of Act on Energy and Phil McDermott, City Energy Transformation Lead at E.ON.

Solihull is aiming to become a 'net zero' borough by 2041. What does this actually mean and how will it be achieved? Why has a leading Solihull business introduced portion control in the staff canteen? Listen to find out more. 

Featured guests: Simon Redfearn and Russell Hines from ZF Group.

Focusing on the work Solihull Council is doing with local schools around climate change and sustainability. Featured guests Birgitta Varga, Eco Leader at Balsall Common Primary School and Tony Elvin, General Manager at Touchwood, provide their unique insights.

David Gregory-Kumar, from BBC Midlands Today, introduces the podcast and what listeners can expect.