This consultation has concluded.
We want to hear from you.
Contribute climate ideas, big or small.
Things you could do yourself or things your street, community or business could do together.
Then select which category it best fits.
- How we power our homes and businesses (reducing energy emissions)
- How we move around (reducing transport emissions)
- What we buy and how we dispose of the things we use (reducing waste emissions)
- How to keep our homes and neighbourhoods cool, green and resilient (preparing for a changing climate)
Submit as many ideas as you like.
You can also share the things you, or others in your community currently do to reduce emissions and build climate resilience.
Browse ideas and actions already submitted by the community below (sort by category).
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Ideas from the community.
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17 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
Maintaining and restoring habitat trees and ground cover, providing habitat and increasing resilience of wildlife and biodiversity.
17 May, 2026
Jasper.c.lee says:
Ban gas supply for new housing in preference for all electric homes
17 May, 2026
Jasper.c.lee says:
Ban high absorptive roofing colours like Monument Black / Galvanised Corro to reduce urban island heat effect
17 May, 2026
Jasper.c.lee says:
Larger investment in Rain gardens, Street Tree Inlets, and Permeable Paving to help reduce flooding risk in flood prone area in the LGA
17 May, 2026
Jasper.c.lee says:
Subisidies for rainwater capture - watertanks, greywater systems
17 May, 2026
Jasper.c.lee says:
Street EV charging in areas with high number of renters and low off-street parking to encourage uptake of electric vehicles
17 May, 2026
Jasper.c.lee says:
EV chargers (AC 7kW will do) on all council owned properties for staff and public use
17 May, 2026
Jasper.c.lee says:
Solar and Batteries on every council owned property
17 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
We used second hand materials as much as possible in the renovation of our house. All of our furniture is secondhand.
17 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
I walk but avoid shared pedestrian cyclist paths because of intimidation from aggressive cyclists. Can sides be marked cyclist/pedestrian?
16 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
"No Idling" policy & public street signage - especially near schools & childcare centres
16 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
CoU policy re motor vehicle replacement to default to EVs (majority of vehicle used for only a few hours a day) - exceptions approved by CEO
See what's already happening.
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17 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
Bioswales reduce heat banks, manage increasing volumes of stormwater, and provide habitat and pollination services, in an innovative way.
17 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
Using the green bin for food waste
17 May, 2026
Jasper.c.lee says:
Funding for community forums to help education the community & given them trusted advice to electrify, reduce waste and increase biodivers
17 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
Saddened to see hard rubbish, including items in reasonable condition, getting crushed by collectors. Encourage the circular economy.
17 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
I care for what I have, repair where possible, rarely buy new and try to find homes for things I no longer need by giving them away.
16 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
Using our greens bin properly and recycling soft plastics
15 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
Using single induction cooking unit on gas stove top to decrease gas use.
14 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
I use public transport.
14 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
Have installed an electric battery & panels, gone all electric by removing gas HWS and cooktop; drive an EV; use public transport a lot.
13 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
Recycling 10c bottles at depots. Puchasing household that last longer. Choosing quality over price.
12 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
Grow our own food; recycle; compost; efficient heating and cooling; reflective roof; insulation and sisilation; Buy Nothing Group;
12 May, 2026
Anonymous says:
Every road or gutter reconstruction insert rain wells