REDDITCH residents, businesses and organisations that are working to tackle climate change are being urged to get involved in this year’s Green Fair.

The annual Green Fair and Lion’s Fun Day returns to Arrow Valley County Park on July 17, with organisers at Redditch Borough Council calling on the community to help make it an eco-friendly event to support the Council’s declaration of a Climate Change Emergency.

This year the event will have a new ‘Green Village’ to give entrepreneurs, businesses, traders, groups, organisations, and hobbyists with a focus on the environment their opportunity to showcase their work and get the Redditch community involved.

Work around sustainable products, innovative technology, wellbeing lifestyles and creative approaches to zero emissions will be welcomed.

Portfolio Holder for Climate Change at Redditch Borough Council, Cllr Anthony Lovell, said: “If your organisation, enterprise, or group has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint, if you’re working towards a green agenda, or being eco-friendly is your passion and hobby, then we want to hear from you. We have a great eco community in Redditch and we want to help engage more people in this important conversation. Contact our team today to attend the Green Fair and Lions’ Fun Day and make a difference.”

Portfolio Holder for Leisure Services, Cllr Joanne Beecham, said: “The Green Fair and Lions’ Fun Day is always a really popular event and with everything currently going on in the world and the pandemic still lingering, it will be wonderful to have something fun to look forward to. Climate Change is an important issue and I am proud that we can bring this green element back to the event.”

Anyone who is interested in having a stall at the event to showcase or engage the community should contact events@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk.