Joe Porter: Now let’s focus on local action for climate and biodiversity

The trees we are planting allow local people to take small, tangible actions and will leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Joe Porter: In Staffordshire Moorlands, we are taking practical action to help tackle climate change

Community orchards, wildflower meadows, peatland restoration, and woodland expansion benefit our environment and our economy.

Joe Porter: The Big Society is back in Staffordshire

Councillors and local churches have built up a volunteer network to do weekly shopping.

Joe Porter: We must press the cause of LGBT rights as the Commonwealth summit opens here today

It is absolutely vital that these issues are discussed this week and as part of post-Brexit trade talks.

Joe Porter: Cheap food – but what’s the cost?

Buying British or thinking about where our food comes from is sadly not top of the shopping list for most of us.