An environmental Think Tank is seeking to help communities benefit from renewable energy projects in Stirling.

The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Renewable Group has appointed Council Member Evelyn Tweed as its Chairperson.

The environmental advisory group is aiming to help increase opportunities to discuss best practice, instigating collaboration on projects, and sharing information on technologies and funding within the renewable energy sector.

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Through the APSE network, councils and organisations are able to share information and expertise, ask for advice and innovative solutions, and develop new, viable ways forward in an effort to help one another.

Cllr Tweed said: "It is an honour to be able to lead this very important area of local authority work. I have a passion for making positive improvements to our environment, and renewable energy projects can make a real and significant difference.

"Current and future generations will be increasingly affected by global carbon levels and its impact on climate change and this group can make a real difference, as well as demonstrate leadership to many others.

"I want to appeal to all members of APSE to put forward their best representatives to the Group so that we can formulate a plan that will achieve success for the future."

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