Quiz the South Yorkshire Mayoral candidates on action for nature and climate

An online hustings event is being held Monday 25 April at 7pm to give local people the chance to question South Yorkshire Mayoral candidates on how they intend to address the nature and climate emergencies.

After a public vote on 5 May, the newly elected Mayor will be responsible for ensuring that South Yorkshire plays its part in reducing our carbon emissions to net zero. For the first time, the Mayor has specific responsibility for actions to help restore nature and wildlife to South Yorkshire, which can also help reduce flooding and provide more greenspaces for people to enjoy.

The hustings will provide local people with the opportunity to hear from each candidate before putting their own questions forward about the nature and climate emergencies.

The hustings will take place online on Monday 25 April at 7pm. Candidates from all the main parliamentary parties have been invited and the following candidates have confirmed their attendance:

• Oliver Coppard (Labour Party)
• Joe Otten (Liberal Democrats)
• Bex Whyman (Green Party)

Attendees can submit questions in advance on policy issues within the remit of the May