Community Champion news

So far in 2008 Community Champions have met twice and had the opportunity to go two training courses; Every Action Counts training and Master Composting workshops.

All our Community Champions feel that they contribute in a positive and proactive way towards sharing their knowledge of and interest in the related issues of Recycling, Waste and the Environment. Their work is very much appreciated by the Council.

Meetings

Our next meeting will be on the 30 October. Details will be posted to registered champions later in October. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please email hannah.shephard@richmond.gov.uk or telephone 020 8487 5226.

Projects

Existing volunteers are involved in the following projects:

• “No plastic bags” initiatives in Twickenham, St Margarets and Hampton Hill.
• Regular street monitoring visits to ensure that fly-tipping, for example, is being reported;
• Attending local events and giving out advice on composting and recycling from a residents point of view; and,
• Encouraging neighbours in the Mere Estate in Barnes to recycle more.