People Place Planet Didsbury

People Place Planet Didsbury is a community group with Didsbury at its heart

Together, we are working to reduce pollution, create healthier and safer streets, and help people lower their energy costs—all while building a more sustainable future.

At the core of our work is the fight against climate change. By making simple changes in our everyday lives, we can reduce our carbon footprint, save money, and improve our health and wellbeing.

This movement is for everybody—regardless of your lifestyle, political alignment, or views on how change should happen. There is no single manual for tackling climate change, and we are here to learn from one another.

We aim to share knowledge, support each other through a range of community projects, and advocate for faster action from both local and national decision-makers. 

While we are not aligned with any political party, we actively engage with representatives and collaborate with other groups across the city to build partnerships and amplify our impact.

Inaction is not an option

Manchester declared a climate emergency in 2019 and set an ambitious target to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2038. Yet with each passing year, we are falling further behind.

The city’s latest Climate Ready Plan sets out clearly where we are now, where we need to be, and the steps required to close that gap—but progress depends on action at every level.

Didsbury is one of the highest-emitting areas in Manchester, which means what we do locally truly matters. Our community has a critical role to play in whether the city can meet its targets.

The challenge is significant—but it is still within our power to change course.

We can still make this happen