North of Tyne Citizens Assembly

The Citizens' Assembly on Climate Change posed the question "What should we do in the region to address climate change and its causes fairly, effectively and quickly?"

The Citizens’ Assembly started on 24 February and ended on 24th March 2021. It  ran for a total of 30 hours over eight sessions. The assembly members  listened to and questioned a range of expert commentators before creating a set of recommendations for the North of Tyne Cabinet to consider.

The Assembly was delivered online due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, hosted by Shared Future. The Assembly are currently prioritising their recommendations. 

How do we make our existing housing better (retrofitting) and make sure new housing is efficient, generates energy and that planning regulations support this?

Professor Simin Davoudi addresssed the question of Housing and Climate Change alongside fellow experts:

• Callum Smith, Policy and Economy Advisor – Housing and Land Maters, North of Tyne Combined Authority
• Professor Simin Davoudi, Professor of Environment and Planning, and Director of Global Urban Research Unit, Newcastle University
• Matthew Copeland, Policy Manager, National Energy Action and
• Professor Helen Jarvis, Professor of Social Geography Engagement, Newcastle University