Grace Labeodan, Essex Castle Point - In this special episode of Energy Speaks Back, Paul returns to his home territory in Castle Point to highlight the vital work happening within his own community. After travelling the world podcasting and exploring global energy challenges, this conversation brings the focus back to local sustainability.
Paul is joined by Grace Labeodan, a key figure within Castle Point’s environmental leadership. Grace plays an important role in shaping local sustainability efforts, supporting residents and businesses, and helping drive practical action across energy efficiency, waste reduction, and community resilience.
Together, they explore the challenges, opportunities, and progress being made at a local authority level — showing how meaningful change often begins close to home. This episode demonstrates how strong leadership, collaboration and clear community engagement are essential components of successful sustainability delivery.
A grounded, community-focused conversation that reinforces the importance of local action in the wider energy transition.
