I just received our local newsletter in my e-mail today. One of the topics is how to be more environmentally friendly with a huge emphasis on recycling and how to save energy.

Here are some of the points raised. This is copied directly from the e-mail:

Climate change - Five things you can do:

• Turn your thermostat down 1 oC
• Turn appliances off when not in use
• Replace your light bulbs with energy saving ones
• Do your washing at a lower temperature
• Get a home energy check

Cycling has been totally ignored Why?

It is the most environmentally friendly and efficient means of local transport with enormous health benefits yet this has been totally omitted

I shall be writing forthwith to our local Councillor and our Member of Parliament.

I will let you know what they say when I receive a reply.