Whalley Range Climate and Environment Action Groups
WELCOME!
This is the place for everything to do with
CLIMATE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
in Whalley Range, Manchester.
About Whalley Range Climate and Environment Action
ABOUT US and CLEAN AIR DAY 2026
We are an informal group working to mitigate the Climate Emergency. We think globally and act LOCALLY in Whalley Range on a range of activities to reduce carbon emissions, improve quality of life and campaign for better environmental policies here and across the city..
We promote policies and practices to protect the natural world and achieve climate policies for economic and social justice.
WRCAG hosts this website to highlight the efforts of all the groups in Whalley Range working on environmental issues
Don’t miss joining us on Clean Air Day after our unforgettable puppet parade last year. This year Clean Air day was on Thursday 18th June.
On the day there was a big banner over Princess Parkway during the evening rush hour with puppets.
On Sunday 21 June there wwas be a picnic in Alex Park. See the full details her, pictures will be uploaded soon website.
What our Groups do
Whalley Range Climate and Environment Action Groups act locally while thinking globally about all issues connected with the climate emergency..
May and June saw a huge campaign about clean air in our Ward and our City. See the Lets Talk Clean air pages for up to date information!
SEE BELOW FOR NEWS AND EVENTS COMING UP! Updated June 2026
News and Events (updated June 2026)
Whalley Range Climate Action Group
PEOPLES EMERGENCY BRIEFING a film about the impact of the Climate Emergency
PEOPLES EMERGENCY BRIEFING a film about the impact of the Climate Emergency
We meet at 10.45am on the third Saturday of every month at The Manley Methodist Church Hall, entrance on Cromwell Avenue M16 0BG
Everyone interested is welcome. we report on what we are doing, share ideas and bring food to share for lunch afterwards.
The next planned meeting will be in September. Date and location TBC
here is our letter to the council about Ward action Planning
Whalley Range Ward Climate Action plan is produced by the council. Its really a job plan for the busy climate officers. the plan can be viewed at https://www.manchester.gov.uk/directory_record/469626/whalley_range
WRCAG has sent this letter regarding our ward plan which was produced without local consultation. It reads
Dear Cllr Rawlins (the climate lead member)
We believe that the plan would be more accurately and should be called the Officers Ward Action Plan as it does not relate to action overall on climate issues in the ward, which can be seen in the new website drawing various initiatives in one place https://wrceag.org/ .
The plan illustrates the dependence of the officers on local groups in order to do Climate Change work and we find it hard to understand why the Plan was not overtly informed by asking us what actions we intend to take and what support we will require .
We appreciate the role of officers in keeping us informed including details of the small pots of money available. We ask that plans do not to take credit for work which we have done. For example we have already developed our tree plan.
We have looked at some other ward action plans eg Moss Side and Moston and noted they are more specific about the actions that will be taken; we would welcome this in a Whalley Range plan.
We are very concerned that despite the great clean air work taking place in Whalley Range involving many organisations and people it is not having the impact we want to see on improving air quality and our health and reducing hospital admissions for respiratory problems and the impact on the climate. While we support the improvement of the Bee Network we know a lot more action is needed.
Let's Talk Clean Air will be launching a campaign in the Autumn which includes consultation and campaigning on ;
Make the Bee Network Better for Whalley Range
Making walking, cycling and wheeling as the easiest and safest choice for short journeys.
Safer and Healthier Streets
We would appreciate officers support on our initiatives; including but not only possible funding; we may also need them to ensure our voices are heard loud and clear with decision makers like yourselves
For your information, we plan to work with others to produce a ‘green routes’ map of the area which relates to your objective to promote walking routes in Whalley Range. Also, your plan to support delivery of permanent school streets tallies with our objectives to campaign for the ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras planned for school streets at Manley Park and Our Lady’s Primary Schools to be installed and in use before the end of this year.
We would like your comments on:
Renaming the plan to more accurately reflect what it is
Your intentions about how we should be involved in drawing up future plans and whether you want them to continue to be plans of the role of officers or ward action plans
How officers can support the forthcoming Let's Talk Clean Air Campaign; we will be sending more details soon
We will look forward to hearing from you
Judith Emanuel
On behalf of Whalley Range Climate Action Group
PEOPLES EMERGENCY BRIEFING a film about the impact of the Climate Emergency
PEOPLES EMERGENCY BRIEFING a film about the impact of the Climate Emergency
PEOPLES EMERGENCY BRIEFING a film about the impact of the Climate Emergency
This important film about the climate emergency will be shown at many locations. Our local ones include
Carlton Club Whalley Range at 7PM on July 22nd 2026 and August 4th 2026.
In November last year a National Emergency Briefing (NEB) was held in Westminster in which the UKs top scientists and doctors gave a briefing on the implications of climate and nature breakdown for health, food systems, national security and the economy to 1,200 MPs and other decision-makers, calling for a response.
A new film called the People’s Emergency Briefing has been released to ensure the nation is fully briefed on the scale of the climate and nature crisis, explaining the situation the nation is in and equip people with how to take action. The briefing is action‑focused and highlights the choices ahead and the role individuals, communities, and institutions can play in shaping what comes next.
Come along and share this with your friends! Our future depends on actions.
Free Cycling lessons for women
Free Cycling lessons for women
Free Cycling lessons for women
Free cycling lessons available most Monday mornings 11am to 1pm St Margaret's Centre Brantingham Road M21 0TT
contact
stmaragaretscentre1@gmail.com for details and to check the dates.
School Streets
Free Cycling lessons for women
Free Cycling lessons for women
During term time volunteers help to steward the School Street on College Road M16. The road is closed to through traffic between 0815am and 9 am and between 1445 and 1530pm. This reduces the level of pollution that children experience and promotes walking and cycling to school. The street is safer for children without cars at drop off and pick up time.
more information and how to join in and help is here
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About Whalley Range Climate Action Group
We are an informal group working to mitigate the Climate Emergency. We think globally and act LOCALLY in Whalley Range on a range of activities to reduce carbon emissions, improve quality of life and campaign for better environmental policies here and across the city..
We promote policies and practices to protect the natural world and achieve climate policies for economic and social justice.
WRCAG hosts this website to highlight the efforts of all the groups in Whalley Range working on environmental issues .
Whalley Range Climate and Environment Action
c/o Whalley Range Community Forum JNR8 Community Centre, 82 Cromwell Ave, Manchester M16 0BG