<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1643645284/projects/ourchorlton/3eb04b9c-5105-4928-b4f0-d1c19307e906.png" />Your Journeys - Car Travel and Carbon EmissionsOur latest Commonplace survey is out, with a focus on car use, how we get around Chorlton and how that relates to reducing our carbon emissions.We would like to understand more from people who use cars to get about Chorlton. We are interested in the reasons for personal car use locally and finding out the appetite for using public transport and active travel alternatives. Have Your SayWe would also like to find out about people’s perception of driving less as an individual way of tackling climate change and discover how people feel about the current levels of carbon emissions in Manchester.Share The Survey Far And Wide! Your neighbour, your colleague or a local family member - we want as many people who live either in, near or around Chorlton to fill this survey out. Share it far and wide! <a href="https://ourchorlton.commonplace.is/proposals/your-journeys-car-travel-carbon-emissions-and-climate-change/step1">https://ourchorlton.commonplace.is/proposals/your-journeys-car-travel-carbon-emissions-and-climate-change/step1</a> Our Streets Chorlton is a community-led project which aims to understand how to help decrease carbon emissions by enabling Chorlton people to reduce local and short car journeys. <a href="https://ourstreetschorlton.co.uk/">https://ourstreetschorlton.co.uk/</a>

Fill Out The 'Your Journeys' Survey!

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Calling All Chorlton Change Makers and Idea Generators!Is now a good time...for learning, growth and development?to connect with others in Chorlton?to be part of working out how to reduce the number of car journeys and carbon emissions in our area?If so, we&#39;d really like you to join us.Join our Inspired Community Action Programme<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1632302701/projects/ourchorlton/649578f1-7a9c-4072-a200-dcadfcda6e5b.png" /> <a href="https://ourchorlton.commonplace.is/proposals/proposal-1/step1">Our Inspired Community Action</a> programme is part of our work to support the whole of Chorlton on its journey to tackle climate change.It’s an opportunity to learn how to bring out the best in yourself and others and develop new relationships with your neighbours whilst playing an active role in co-creating projects that support positive change in the local community.Who and what are we hoping for?A variety of Chorlton people to work together on ideas that we can help bring to life.No knowledge of climate change or experience of community action is required. All are welcome to take part.There are 12 places in the group and the programme will include group sessions to learn about bringing out the best in yourself and others and developing new relationships with neighbours. It’s an opportunity to work together and access support and guidance.We’d really like to hear from you if you:<li>Are aged 18+</li> <li>Live in Chorlton</li> <li>Have an interest in tackling climate change and reducing carbon emissions through active travel</li> <li>Have an open mind and are comfortable working with people with differing levels of experience and background</li> <li>Can join us virtually on Zoom (support is available if you feel you need digital skills support)</li>When does the programme run?The programme is running from October 2021 to March 2022 online and there will be chances to get together in person at other events and spaces hosted by the Our Streets Chorlton team.The dates for group sessions are: <li>Wednesday 27th October 18.00-20.30 </li> <li>Wednesday 24th November 18.00-20.30 </li> <li>Wednesday 22nd December 18.00-20.30 </li> <li>Wednesday 12th January 18.00-20.30 </li> <li>Wednesday 16th February 18.00-20.30 </li> <li>Wednesday 9th March 18.00-20.30 </li>The programme is running online from October 2021 to March 2022 and there will be chances to get together in person at other events and spaces hosted by the Our Streets Chorlton team.Find out more and express your interest <a href="https://us7.list-manage.com/survey?u=97c40c5fbb2e966f1069220f4&amp;id=e69dce4563">here</a> !The Inspired Community Action programme will be delivered by Our Streets Chorlton partner, <a href="https://amitycic.com/">Amity,</a> a specialist in helping people and communities grow.

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Who Are Our Streets Designed For? Lots of you have said in the <a href="https://ourchorlton.commonplace.is/proposals/your-chorlton-survey/step1">&#39;Your Chorlton&#39;</a> survey (still live until Sunday 19 Sept - get filling it in people!) that Chorlton has:Too Many Speeding CarsToo Much TrafficNot Enough Outside Space For Sitting And ChattingSo it&#39;s worth discussing who our streets are currently designed for?This Wednesday! Our Streets Chorlton Community ForumThe <a href="https://ourstreetschorlton.co.uk/community-forum-wednesday-15th-of-september-2/">September Community Forum</a> will be centred on this question, exploring our relationship to Chorlton as a place and our hopes for its future.We&#39;ll also be launching an interactive map where you can place things you&#39;d like to see in Chorlton on it and can collaborate on some starter ideas at the forum!If you want to be a part of the discussion, join us on Wednesday the 15th of September at 7:30pm here&#39;s the Eventbrite link to sign up! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/169313422003">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/169313422003</a> If you have any thoughts, comments or local news, let us know, we&#39;d like to hear from you.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1631539626/projects/ourchorlton/d6d9bee1-2090-40f5-a1f2-49601679e0ae.png" />

This Wednesday - Who Are Our Streets Design For?

We're asking a series of questions about Chorlton to help understand how we can tackle climate issues, reduce local car use and cut carbon emissions.

We're starting with the big picture questions: what we like, don't like and what we might improve here. Please take part in this short survey!