A rescheduled public event in Shepton Mallet to discuss the creation of Somerset's first Climate Emergency Strategy has been confirmed.

The Have Your Say drop-in at Shepton is one of a number that will take place in each district council area in January and February, being run by the Somerset Climate Action Network (SCAN) on behalf of Somerset's four district councils and the county council.

Earlier this year, all five councils declared or recognised climate emergencies, agreeing to work together to produce a joint Climate Emergency Strategy.

The strategy will identify ways for Somerset to work towards being carbon neutral by 2030 and adapt to predicted climate change impacts.

The Shepton Mallet event will be held on Saturday February 15, between 10am and 4pm in the Council Chamber at the Mendip District Council Offices.

Open to residents, businesses, groups and anyone with an interest, the drop-in will be a chance to discuss the initial thoughts of the five councils set out in a framework document.

They will be seeking feedback on whether the work so far focusses on the right areas, covers everything it should and whether there are actions that communities could take forward themselves. An online survey will also be available between January 6 and February 19.

This event was initially due to take place before Christmas but has been rescheduled for the new year due to the restrictions on local authority publicity and consultation in the run-up to elections.