About your Council

Live and recorded meetings will be available on the Malvern YouTube channel. We will be using equipment installed in the council chamber to broadcast planning, executive board and council meetings on a regular basis.

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Please note: Webcast meetings that were recorded in April 2020 are available to view via the Wychavon District Council Webcasts (opens in new window)

We have declared a climate emergency. Our Destination Zero report explains how we will contribute to reducing carbon emissions from our own operations. It also sets out how we will use our leadership role, to help individuals, businesses and communities play their part in reducing the district’s overall carbon emissions.

Our vison is to lead Malvern Hills District to become carbon neutral as quickly as possible but by 2050 at the latest and with a minimum 50% reduction in the district’s carbon footprint by 2030. We aim to make our own operations carbon neutral by 2030.

pdf Download the destination zero report (2.34 MB) .

Read text only version of destination zero report

When producing the plan we consulted with residents, community groups, various organisations and parish and town councils. Many of you said you wanted to play your part in helping to tackle climate change but you didn’t know where to start.

This page contains some simple things you can do that will make a difference and support our vision.

Destination Zero Annual Update

The Destination Zero Plan commits to an annual progress review to provide an update against each of the five stated success measures, as well as the latest update on key projects that have been progressed during the year. 

The latest report for 2022/23 provides detailed information about the performance against each of the success measures as well as an explanation of the data and its sources.

pdf Download the Destination Annual Update 2022 to 2023 (452 KB)

Malvern Hills Greener Places Award

We have set up a Malvern Hills Greener Places Award to recognise and promote best practice in sustainable development and place making in the district.

Projects could include built development from individual buildings to whole developments, or involve beneficial land management and biodiversity enhancements, or supporting infrastructure such as renewable energy or transport.

We are encouraging applications for any projects that are contributing towards Malvern Hills district being a more sustainable and climate resilient place by taking best practice and innovative action.

Please visit the Malvern Hills Greener Places Award webpage to find out more.

What can I do to tackle climate change?

One of the first things you can do is calculate your carbon footprint. This will give you a good idea of where most emissions are generated in your everyday life. You will find, like most people, you generate the most carbon emissions from the way you heat your home, the way you move around, your diet and the amount of waste you produce.

The World Wildlife Foundation have a simple and easy to use carbon footprint calculator which is a great place to start.

Calculate your carbon footprint

The calculator will tell you how you compared to both the UK and world average and will also give you tips on how you can reduce your footprint. Targeting these areas will make a real difference to your carbon footprint and there are often some very quick and inexpensive things you can do.

The Grantham Institute at Imperial Colleague London drew up a list of the most achievable ways you personally can make a difference on climate change.

9 things you can do about climate change (imperial.ac.uk)

Energy efficiency

You may also like to look at improving the energy efficiency of your home. If you have moved since the 1 August 2007 then your home will have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). It contains your current home energy efficiency rating and suggestions of things you can do to improve it. Find your EPC online.

The Energy Savings Trust provide lots of information on home energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Energy advice for your home - Energy Saving Trust

You can also find out more about energy efficiency, including the grants and support that is available, on your Energy Efficiency webpage.

Energy efficiency

Waste & Recycling

Let’s Waste Less Worcestershire provide a wealth of information and advice on how you can reduce, reuse and recycle your waste.

Let's Waste Less | Worcestershire County Council

Biodiversity

Houses and gardens of all sizes can contribute to improving biodiversity and cumulative make a significant positive impact on the natural environment. The Wildlife Trust provides ideas on the different steps you can take at your own home.

Wildlife gardening | The Wildlife Trusts

What can businesses do?

Businesses are crucial to tackling the climate emergency facing the planet. Support and funding has been made available to support companies to grow by investing in low carbon projects and renewable energy schemes, to cut costs and Co2 emissions.

Visit the Worcestershire Growth Hub to see the latest programmes available to businesses.

Install electric vehicle charging points

Businesses can also get money to help with the cost of installing electric vehicle charging points at their workplace to help support their staff to make the move to an electric vehicle. Read more about the Workcharge Scheme on the Government's website.

Tell us what you think

• Read about our Consultations - we consult residents on a range of council priorities.
• Find out how to make compliments and complaints - Our aim is to deliver the right service first time, every time and if we are doing this and doing it well it helps us plan for the future, and thank staff when they do a good job. We also know there are occasions when we get things wrong and when that happens please let us know so that we can take action. Your feedback will help us to review our services.
• Contact your local councillors who are your representatives on the council.
• Read guidelines about public participation at meetings – you can submit a question to our Council or Overview & Scrutiny Committees on anything relating to issues that affect the general economic, social or environmental well-being of the community. 
• View petitions – anyone who lives, works or studies in the Malvern Hills district can organise a petition.

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If you have a problem with a council-related matter, it is suggested that you should first contact your local Councillor(s).

• Where is public participation?
• What topics can I raise?
• How long can I speak for?
• How do I go about speaking?
• At what point in the meeting?
• How do I know when to speak?
• What happens next?

Where is public participation?

You have a right to attend most meetings. Public Participation is held for up to thirty minutes at the start of each meeting of Council, Executive Committee, Overview & Scrutiny Committee, Audit Committee and Standards Committee which enables members of the public to ask questions, make a statement or present a petition.

The Area Planning Committee have a separate Public Speaking Scheme.  pdf Read Public Speaking Scheme (opens in new window) (223 KB)

What topics can I raise?

In respect of council and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, anything relating to issues that affect the general economic, social or environmental well-being of the community.

In respect of Executive Committee, Standards Committee and Audit Committee, any matter in relation to an item on the agenda (excluding Exempt or confidential items of business).

How long can I speak for?

You can speak for up to five minutes at the Committees listed above, or for up to three minutes on planning applications at Area Planning Committee meetings.

How do I go about speaking?

If you would like to participate please notify the Monitoring Officer no later than 9am on the working day before the meeting. Please state your name, address and the nature of the proposed participation, with an outline of the main points to be made or asked. In exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the Chairman, a contribution may be permitted without notice. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

At what point in the meeting?

Following the agenda item relating to: Chairman's Announcements at Council, or Declarations of Interests at Committee meetings.

How do I know when to speak?

The Chairman will commence with those that have given prior notice of their wish to speak. If time remains, the Chairman may ask if any other member of the public present wishes to speak.

If there are several people wishing to speak on the same subject, the Chairman may ask one person to speak on behalf of the others.

You should, if you are able, stand to make the presentation and address the Chairman of the meeting.

At meetings of Full Council only, you will be allowed one supplementary question or statement provided it is directly related to the issue raised in the first question or statement.

What happens next?

When you have completed the statement(s), or at the end of the five minutes permitted, whichever is first, and at the absolute discretion of the Chairman presiding at the meeting:

He/she will respond, or in the case of a meeting of the Council, will invite the Chairman of the appropriate Committee to respond;

or, The Chairman may invite the appropriate Head of Service or other Officer to respond.

Where the subject raised needs research or verification of facts/detail, the Chairman will advise you of this and give an assurance that a written response dealing with the issue(s) raised will be sent within five working days of the meeting.

If you would like further details about the procedure, please contact Democratic Services on 01684 862416 or 01684 862273 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If you have any special requirements or feel that standing or addressing the meeting may present a difficulty, please let us know beforehand. Arrangements will be made to help you as far as reasonably possible.