Cheshire village becomes climate change leader

The village of Ashton Hayes in Cheshire is gaining recognition as a global beacon for action on climate change.

For the past 10 years villagers have been making small changes to their routines, which has cut their carbon emissions by nearly a quarter.

Scientists from around the world are now hoping to replicate their success. Representatives from about 200 towns and villages have requested information and delegations from Thailand, Canada and Norway have all visited the village.

Gary Charnock and Roy Alexander from the Ashton Hayes Climate Change group, spoke to 5 live’s Adrian Chiles about the secret behind their success.

“We started off making suggestions and asked people to do their bit. Then we went back a year later with a formal questionnaire and looked at what they gained.”