I put a question to each of the mayoral candidates via the Times & Citizen;  “I see a Local Authority’s approach to renewables as a kind of litmus test to just how seriously you take the issue of climate change, i’m not particularly interested in opinions on climate change, i’d like to know what specific policies you intend to implement to increase renewables in the area?” The Times & Citzen published a written edit of the response in last Thursdays edition. My initial response was one of dismay at how many of the answers seemingly missed the point. However, some of the content is lost in translation which is largely an issue of editing. I’ve since watched the video responses online. I urge you to take a look. The candidates mostly promise significant action. This article is a request that we hold to account who ever gets in.

Due to my personal ideals I’ve never voted in a my life, be it Local Authority of National Government. However, given that we have less than 90 months left before our global atmospheric emissions cross the 450ppm mark, which is widely agreed as being a tipping point, i may put my ideals aside. This next political term needs to be very decisive for Bedford, the nation and the world. Little do most politicians understand the full extent of the challenges and opportunities that will face us in the next four years. No space for floundering, little need for words, it’s action, vision and creativity that is our only true friend.