On Tuesday 16th October  Linda Lever and Anne Tucker did a presentation to the Town Council on the work of Crediton Climate Action past present and future.

It was very well received by the Town Council and has resulted in us now being officially adopted by the Council as an organisation that has their wholehearted support and potentially some funding as well.

Fantastic job Linda and Anne! Thanks also are due to Charles Mossman and Laura Coynygham who helped prepare the presentation.

The Crediton Gazette was at the meeting and were inspired to do a piece on Crediton becoming a Transition Town as a result of the presentation. Watch out for a front page spread and a photo next week!

Here is an extract from the minutes of the meeting:

"Following the presentation and questions from councillors, it was agreed to applaud the work of the group and support its endeavours to achieve transition town status. To that end, it was further agreed that members, at the forthcoming budget meeting (Finance Committee), would consider providing a suitable grant in support of the group's aspirations. The group would supply the Clerk with the necessary supporting documentation.

It was generally accepted that little consideration was being given to the effects caused by the oil shortage and the implications for sustainability. Thought should be given to post-transition development. Regular updates from the group would be valued and it was agreed that a closer working relationship between the group and the Council should be adopted."