People in Montgomeryshire need more government support to help them tackle climate change. That was the view today from Welsh Liberal Democrat AM, Mick Bates.

Speaking from the campaign trail ahead of next week's Assembly elections Mick said:

"People in Montgomeryshire care about the environment. All you have to do is look to see how Powys tops Wales' recycling poll to see that!

"Both individuals and communities want to do all they can to battle climate change. However, their will has been hampered by a lack of support.

"The Welsh Liberal Democrats want to change this. We know the battle against climate change starts at home and in the community. We want to provide support by establishing a body called "Climate Connect"

"Climate Connect will be a one-stop shop where people from individual households or communities can go for advice, grants and loans with a view to generating their own renewable energy. It gives local people a local say in how they want to generate their own energy

"A vote for the Welsh Liberal Democrats on May 3rd is a vote for taking climate change seriously. It is a vote for supporting households and communities. It is a vote for Climate Connect. It is a vote for our future.



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