WARMINSTER town councillors have unanimously voted to approve a series of actions to help combat climate change.

At a meeting of the full council in January, they voted unanimously in favour of setting up a climate change working group to produce a climate change action plan.

This would consist of three councillors and be open to outside representatives. The working group will report back to the full council.

The three councillors nominated to be part of the working group were Denis Brett, Steve Jeffries and Tony Nicklin.

The council will also conduct a green audit of its activities and take on a leadership, education and information providing role regarding climate change action.

It will continue to support the work of Neighbourhood Plan Review Working Group in creating 'A Place for the Future'.

The council will also work in partnership with the Warminster Area Board and Wiltshire Council on their climate change agenda/actions, and strive to become a carbon neutral organisation by 2030.

Councillors also noted a report that contained other suggestions and ideas that could be discussed by the working group.

Speaking after the meeting, Clr Brett said:

“I am delighted that there has been such a positive response to the report and the recommendations from the public and from Sustainable Warminster.

“I look forward to working with my fellow councillors and members of the public to turn these ideas into positive actions.

“As a first step, the Council has agreed to switch to a renewable energy supplier for council buildings.”