Local Election 2021 – Candidate Response
process
Question 1
Climate Change
1. Will you sign the Climate Pledge: โIf elected I pledge to ensure that our council works with local residents to rapidly implement a Climate Action Plan which drastically cuts emissions over the next 10 years, and that the climate and ecological emergency is a deal breaker in all council actions.โ
Question 2
Divestment from Fossil Fuels
2. Will you sign the UK DIvest Pledge: โIf elected, I pledge to support the council divesting its pension fund from fossil fuels and investing in renewables and the local economy over an appropriate time-scale. I promise to do everything in my power to make sure this happens within the first year of my term in office."
Question 3
Built Environment
3. Do you support the introduction of a zero-carbon standard for all new buildings in Greater Manchester from 2023?
Question 4
Carbon Literacy
4. Will you commit to taking Carbon Literacy training within one year of being elected?
Question 5
Clean Air
5. Will you support a tougher voluntary air quality limit of 30 ยตg/m3 for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) in Greater Manchester?
Question 6
Public Transport
6. Will you support increasing the dedicated bus lane network in Greater Manchester?
✓
Yes
I don't drive and always travel by public transport
Question 7
Parking
7. Would you support a ban on pavement parking in your council area?
Question 8
Aviation
8. Do you support the introduction of a cap on emissions from flights to and from Manchester Airport?
Question 9
Pesticides
9. Will you support phasing out / continuing the ban on the use of pesticides and herbicides in your local authority area?
Question 10
Waste
10. Do you agree that in order to cut carbon emissions and improve recycling rates, Greater Manchester needs to phase out the use of waste incineration?
Undecided
I'd need more information on both sides
Question 11
11. If elected, will you actively campaign to stop the Government's proposed changes to permitted development rights in the planning system?
Question 12
12. Do you support your local council committing to help double woodland cover across Greater Manchester by 2045?