Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub

🥕 Grow your own food in 2026 🥕
Have you heard about #LanarkshireSeedSaversNetwork 🫘
It encourages growers in #Lanarkshire to save some seed at the end of the season to reuse the next year & donate back into the project
 Full details https://f.mtr.cool/qdvuglnowk
#ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Three people sitting in a polytunnel. They are looking at a tub of compost. Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logo is displayed.

A person standing in a garden. The are beside an open compost bin holding a handful of compost, smiling at the camera. Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logo is displayed.

Close up of a wormery with various green leaves and food scraps. Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logo displayed.

People outside in a circle, some standing; some sitting. Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logo displayed.

On Saturday we had our first in-person composting workshop in Lesmahagow. Propagate & Clydesdale Soil Health Network shared lots of info & answered questions.
Keen to learn more about composting? Check out our next event https://f.mtr.cool/tvmhhmrxnb
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

This is excellent to read and great to know that it's been such a positive change for you! 💚

A person standing outside a building. Beside them sits an air source heat pump. Text reads case studies: heat pumps. Net Zero Scotland, Lets Do Net Zero and Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logos displayed.

Unsure how a heat pump may work for your property type? 🏠
Home Energy Scotland have case studies from people in Scotland who have installed one. From a flat to a new build to a rural property over 100 years old 💫
Check them out https://f.mtr.cool/bdnilsofug
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Heat pump outdoors on a metal stand. Text reads: heat pumps. What financial support is available? Net Zero Scotland, Lets Do Net Zero and Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logos feature at the bottom.

A end terrace house. Text reads homeowners and describes information taken from Home Energy Scotland regarding financial support available to improve energy efficiency and install renewable heating systems. Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logo displayed.

A cottage on a hill with a small town and hills in the background. Text reads rural properties and describes further financial support available for rural homeowners to improve energy efficiency and install renewable heating systems. Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logo displayed.

Red sandstone tenement flats. Text reads landlords and describes financial support available to registered landlords to improve the energy efficiency and install renewable heating systems to their properties. Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logo displayed.

Home Energy Scotland have grants & interest free loans to help you improve the energy efficiency of your home & install renewable heating systems 💚
Looking for info on how to find a heat pump provider in #Lanarkshire? See https://f.mtr.cool/fjrzelsklv
#ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Air source heat pump beside a brick building. Text reads 'the facts about air source heat pumps'. Net Zero Scotland, Lets Do Net Zero and Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logos present.

Background image of a radiator against a cream wall. Text notes how a heat pump works. Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logo present.

Background image shows a wind turbine. Text notes the reason heat pumps are better for the environment. Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logo present.

Background image shows a hand securing draught-proofing tape to a double glazed window. Text advises what you need to consider before installing a heat pump. Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logo present.

💫 One of the most effective ways to cut your emissions 💫
Installing a heat pump can significantly reduce your home's carbon footprint. 
For more info, see https://f.mtr.cool/jfcwyetkmo Follow along for details of financial support available for heat pumps.
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Composting bins in an allotment. Text reads 'composting workshop South Lanarkshire. Saturday 7 March 1pm-3pm, Lesmahagow Allotments. Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub, Propagate and Clydesdale Soil Health Network logos are at the bottom of the image.

Composting bay with plastic tarp over the top. Text reads 'composting workshop North Lanarkshire. Sunday 15 March 10am-12pm, Glenboig Community Garden. Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub, Propagate and Clydesdale Soil Health Network logos are at the bottom of the image.

🪱 Learn how to turn your scraps into a thriving compost 🪱
Come along to Lesmahagow or Glenboig to learn from Propagate & Clydesdale Soil Health Network. 
For full details & to sign up, see here: https://f.mtr.cool/kjnuvlgebo
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

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Heating our buildings accounts for 18% of Scotland's total emissions 🌎
One way to reduce these emissions is to install a heat pump. We know changes like these can be challenging but we'll be sharing info to help you explore your options 💚
Follow along to find out more!
#LetsDoNetZero

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Last month we shared info about the #ClimateChangePlan
We'd like to know your thoughts on what we shared 💚
Complete our short survey shorturl.at/AXf55
Responses submitted before 9.3.26 can be entered into a prize draw to win a £20 voucher.
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

✨ Funding Opportunity ✨
Looking to fund an active or sustainable travel project? 💚
SPT have just opened this year's People and Place Programme Fund for applications. ✍️
See below for full details 👇
Deadline is Friday 20 March 2026 - don't miss out! 🗓️
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

People waiting in a queue to board a bus. Net Zero Scotland, Lets Do Net Zero and Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub logos available.

💫 Better air quality & reduced journey times 💫
Replacing car journeys with public transport can reduce CO2 emissions by 42% if using the bus & 73% if travelling by train. 🚉
For info on sustainable travel option in #Lanarkshire, see https://f.mtr.cool/aoeaawljgc
#ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

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A great alternative to petrol & diesel cars, electric vehicles (EVs) produce no exhaust emissions as they're powered by electricity ⚡️
Interested in trying one? Climate Action Strathaven have EVs you can hire. For more info see https://f.mtr.cool/znklhqbsis
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

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💚 Reduced emissions 💚
Across #Lanarkshire there's several community transport projects
These projects reduce the need for individual car journeys, reducing pollution levels
Looking to reduce your car use? Find your closest community transport project shorturl.at/OUC9d
#ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

A person cycling a bike outdoors. Text reads 'keen to get back on your bike?'

We know it can be daunting to get back out on your bike if you haven’t cycled for a while
Our website has a directory of orgs which
💚Build confidence
🔧Teach repair skills
🚲Sell or lend bikes
🗺️Show cycle routes
To access this, see f.mtr.cool/dfatxqknfj
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

✨ Good for the planet & your health ✨
For each car taken off the road by people walking & wheeling, there's less pollution, making our surroundings cleaner & greener🚶🏼👩‍🦽
For details of walking groups & routes in #Lanarkshire, see https://f.mtr.cool/kyedkmocwx
#ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Person walking outdoors holding a coffee cup and phone, with text promoting driving petrol or diesel cars less to cut emissions. Net Zero Scotland and Let's Do Net Zero logos displayed.

Transport & heating homes are 2 of the biggest contributors to UK emissions
The Govt is running a campaign to raise awareness of how we can reduce this
We know changes like these can be a challenge but we'll be sharing info to help you explore your options
Follow along to learn more!
#LetsDoNetZero

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A jar of nasturtium seeds and a bag of sunflower seeds sitting on a purple tablecloth

Three people sitting at a table in discussion. On the table there are booklets about seed saving, glasses of water and empty cups.

Saturday was the 1st #GrowingBiggar event. Thanks to speakers Biggar Market Gdn, Black Mount Comm Dev Trust, artist & seed librarian Hamshya
Memories of food growing were shared & why we grow food now
Keen to be involved? Follow for details of the 2nd event
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

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Join us for the first #GrowingBiggar event - an interactive workshop exploring the story of food growing culture in & around Biggar 🥕
The details 👇
🗓️ Sat 7 Feb
🕦 10am–12.30pm
📍 Biggar Corn Exchange
Full details & sign up: https://f.mtr.cool/vcvfwjbbcj
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

We are delighted to share that we too are in support of this manifesto ✍️

In Lanarkshire we realise getting around actively, particularly in some of the more rural communities can be difficult so we welcome investment in active travel to ensure it's safe & accessible for all!

More details below 👇

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🌱 Introducing Growing Biggar 🌱
A series of 4 seasonal gatherings in Feb, April, July & Oct 2026. The series aims to celebrate, learn & imagine the future of community food growing across South Lanarkshire
Want to know more? Follow along for more details
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Air source heat pump surrounded by caging. Text reads 'clean heating systems, ensuring they are affordable for all'.

Background image is grass with three shovels sticking out of the soil. Text reads 'Scotland’s draft Climate Change Plan is currently out for consultation. The plan outlines the Scottish Government’s policies and proposals to reduce emissions and meet carbon budgets between 2026-2040. The plan notes that around 1.9million homes will move from fossil fuel powered heating systems (such as gas boilers) to clean energy systems such as heat pumps by 2045. Why heat pumps?'

Background image shows a roof with several solar panels. Text reads 'Heat pumps are referred to as clean heating systems as they're powered entirely by electricity which can be generated from renewable sources (e.g. solar panels & wind turbines). What's the issue with heat pumps? The main concern for individuals looking to install a heat pump is the cost associated. The cost isn't only for the heat pump itself but also for other preparatory works such as improving insulation in the property.'

Cream background with Hub logo. Text reads 'check out the consultation guide. See our website for details of the measures that the Government has set out to help make clean heating systems more affordable. When reading the proposals, consider: Do you feel there is anything else that the government could do? Are there barriers to the proposed measures? climateactionlanarkshire.net'.

The draft #ClimateChangePlan set out measures to make clean heating systems (such as heat pumps) more affordable. 💚
Read more about these measures here: https://f.mtr.cool/bryqsswlvr 🔗
Share your views on the plan - only 3 days left to respond. 🗣️
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

An electric car charger in the foreground with several electric vehicles out of focus in the background. Text reads: 'zero emissions vehicles - making the transition'.

Background image is of wildflowers in a window box planter. Text reads: "Scotland’s draft Climate Change Plan is currently out for consultation. The plan outlines the Scottish Government’s policies and proposals to reduce emissions and meet carbon budgets between 2026-2040. The plan includes a large section on transport, including targets for electric vehicles and their infrastructure such as public charging points."

Background image is electric community transport bus plugged into a charging point. Text reads: "Whilst the plan notes a number of policies to increase use of public transport, it recognises car ownership remains high. With petrol & diesel vehicles having negative impacts on the environment, electric vehicles are a less polluting alternative. The govt acknowledges that for individuals to transition to an electric vehicle a number of things like funding & infrastructure are required."

Cream background with Hub logo. Text reads: 'what would help you acquire an electric vehicle? Check out our consultation guide for full details of this consultation question, to read more about the Scottish Government’s proposals and to share your views on the plan. Climateactionlanarkshire.net'

Transitioning to electric vehicles 🔋🚗
In the #ClimateChangePlan consultation the govt are looking for your input on what you'd need to acquire an electric vehicle
Check out our guide for more info: f.mtr.cool/jkalrkwqzz
Just one week left to respond 🗓️
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Decarbonising is moving away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources 💚
Scottish Government is looking for your input on making this transition accessible & fair to everyone 🤝
To find out more, see shorturl.at/aeMJj
Deadline - 29 January 2026 🗓️
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #Energy #LetsDoNetZero

This is great news & will help people to choose to travel actively in and around Lanark! 💚

A person crouches down holding a sign which reads 'protect the planet not the polluters'. Text on image reads 'Just Transition. What does it mean?'

Background image is of a tree canopy. Text on image reads 'Scotland’s draft Climate Change Plan is currently out for consultation. The plan outlines the Scottish Government’s policies and proposals to reduce emissions and meet carbon budgets between 2026-2040. Throughout the plan there is reference to a ‘just transition’. To be able to understand the plan and respond to the consultation it is important to understand what ‘just transition’ means. So, what does it mean?'

Background image shows a person gesturing towards a one-storey building with solar panels on the roof. Text on the image reads: 'A just transition is a change to a greener, low-carbon society which is inclusive and leaves no one behind. It takes into account workers, communities and industries which will be affected by this change and it addresses any inequalities to ensure vulnerable groups are supported during these changes.'

Text reads: Climate Change Plan Proposals. Check out our consultation guide to read more about the Scottish Government’s just transition proposals and to help you respond to the consultation. climateactionlanarkshire.net

Do you often feel confused by the language used in government plans & policies? 🤔
To help make the recent #ClimateChangePlan easier to understand & respond to, we've put together a consultation guide.
Deadline for responding is 29 January 🗓️
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Government consultations can be daunting 🤔
We've created a guide to help you understand the #ClimateChangePlan & feel confident in your response ✍️
Deadline is 29 January - don't miss the chance to share your views
To read the guide, see: shorturl.at/9Bgyq
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Scotland’s #ClimateChangePlan will affect everyone – don't miss the opportunity to have your voice heard 🗣️
We've created a guide to help you understand the plan & answer the questions
Deadline: 29 January 2026
Check out the guide: shorturl.at/N5YG6
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Your views are wanted! 🗣️
Have you ever taken part in a Scottish Govt policy consultation?
We're here to help - over the next few weeks we'll be breaking the policy & consultation questions, making them easier to understand & answer
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #ClimateChangePlan #LetsDoNetZero

Background image shows a surface with a notebook reading '2026 plans take climate action'. It also contains a wireless mouse, pen and bulldog clips. Text reads: happy new year.

From the team at Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub, we'd like to wish you a happy & prosperous 2026. 💫

Got ambitions to take climate action this year? Check out our website for more information: https://f.mtr.cool/vawyjprkle

#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Got leftovers from yesterday? 🧆
🥘 Make another meal from them
🤝 Share with guests
✍️ Label & date them
❄️ Freeze them
🥦 Pass on fresh food to friends & family using an app e.g. Olio
🥫 Donate non-perishables to your local foodbank
 #Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LoveYourLeftovers #LetsDoNetZero