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… Basingstoke and Deane Climate Emergency Action Plan 2022 to 2023 Basingstoke and Deane Climate Emergency Action Plan - 2022 to 2023 This is the second update of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s Climate emergency Action Plan since it was adopted alongside the Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy in March 2021…

…: Council Operations Emissions Reduction: Low Cost: None Funding Source: Internal resources (Staff time) Income Generation?: No Review of key policies related to SWOW underway Spring 2023 In Progress HR Climate Change and Sustainability Team Reduction in ‘grey fleet’ or business mileage The Smarter Ways of Working (SWOW) programme has now concluded…

… and hybrid, flexible working is now normal practice. This has led to an approximate 1/5th reduction in travel to work. The climate change team regularly reviews a forward plan of upcoming work, including relevant policies to ensure they are reviewed by the climate team. A review of staff benefits is underway and expected to be completed in spring 2023. 1.4 Support for existing the Low…

…- wide Emissions Reduction: Low Cost: Low (£) Funding Source: Internal and European Grant Funding Income Generation?: No Q3 2021 – Q2 2023 In Progress Economic Development Climate Change and Sustainability team Businesses supported. Modelled carbon reduction Council continuing to promote scheme through multiple channels, including directly with businesses…

…. The scheme will continue to be pushed until it closes in mid-2023 1.12 Support and tools for businesses to understand climate change and take action to tackle this Council/ Borough: Borough- wide Emissions Reduction: Medium Cost: Low (£) Funding Source: TBC Income Generation?: No Ongoing To be actioned Climate Change and Sustainability team Economic development…

East Dorset District Council

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… The strategy The full strategy can be found on the Council website Natural Environment, Climate and Ecology Strategy 2023 to 25 Refresh Previous page Facilitation Programme (Indirect & Influence…

North Dorset District Council

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Rushmoor Borough Council

… and introduction of a broader range of materials. Specifically, the Strategy specifies that all authorities in England must introduce a weekly collection of kerbside household food waste from 2023. 4.3 A waste composition analysis was undertaken in 2018 of a representative sample of Rushmoor’s household bins, in order to help inform the Strategy for Hampshire’s waste management infrastructure…

… of climate change issues Support a minimum of four events a year Democracy and Community/ Communications Team Council Business Plan 2020/21 2021/23 2023 and beyond ANNEX 1 Page 2 of 28 A1.3 Develop new webpage and central point of contact – sustainability@rushmoor.gov. uk 2020/21 Knowledge and understanding of users increased…

… with stakeholders in the Borough and County to establish a framework for Work with stakeholders/partners to develop a behavioural change programme for organisations. 2023 and beyond Reduction in carbon emissions and improved sustainability by participating organisations Establish a wide-ranging group of organisations committed to delivering change Democracy and Community Council…

… to existing properties 2023 and beyond Common standards to ensure a reduction in the carbon impact of existing properties Guidance in place and being implemented Economy, Planning and Strategic Housing Rushmoor Local Plan B2.3 Review whether there is justification for requiring developers’ contributions to climate change mitigation action 2023 and beyond Reduction in carbon…

…/ Communications ANNEX 1 Page 10 of 28 B4.1 Support and encourage energy reduction and efficiency and use of clean energy Develop and introduce sustainability clauses as part of new and reviewed leases of properties which are owned and managed directly by the Council to provide guidance and requirements for energy efficiency improvements 2023 and beyond…

Chorley Council

… is well underway to produce a new Central Lancashire Local Plan for 2023-2038. This will be a single plan for Central Lancashire which will seek to ensure that all future development is: • Sustainable • Benefits nature and our biodiversity • Carbon neutral (or delivers equivalent in carbon off-setting) • Promotes new forms of energy for heating homes and for transport • Does not worsen our…

… Develop and implement a Sustainable Policy for Council Buildings to ensure that all future development the Council undertakes meets sustainability and net zero targets and there is a clear action plan for existing buildings to be decarbonised. Spatial Planning (Climate Change Team) Property Services Commercial Services Mar 2023 Complete and evaluate the trial use of hydrogenated vegetable oil…

… savings Spatial Planning (Climate Change Team) Property Services Mar 2024 Develop & adopt Local Plan policies for climate change including flood risk & sustainable drainage, biodiversity net gain, green and blue infrastructure, open space, clean energy, and sustainable transport. Spatial Planning (supported by Climate Change Team) Dec 2023 Support local communities in the preparation…

… new schemes for cycling, walking and improved public transport. Spatial Planning Dec 2023 Deliver the recommendations of the Sustainable Public Transport Overview and Scrutiny Task Group. Spatial Planning Dec 2022 In Partnership with LCC, develop a Highways and Transport Masterplan for Central Lancashire include a stand- alone Transport Strategy for Chorley to support delivery of the new…

… and land owned not only by the Council and produce a report with options and recommendations. Spatial Planning (Climate Change Team) Property Services Commercial Services Mar 2023 Investigate the feasibility and business case for the Council to establish a service to offer HVO fuel for residents to use in own private vehicles, include safety, financial, legal and demand. Spatial Planning…

Stroud District Council

… of influence as “Exemplar”, “Enabler” and “Encourager”. Each commitment is loosely time framed over the decade, which is segmented into 3 phases that can be broadly considered as: (i) (2020 – 2023) preparation and pilots; (ii) (2023 - 2027) bigger projects and roll out schemes; (iii) (2027 – 2030) finalisation of schemes and next stage planning; In practice things are not so neatly ‘linear…

… and villages. BUILT ENVIRONMENT TH EM ES IN TR O D U C TIO N N EX T STEPS PAGE 10 l STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL l THE 2030 STRATEGY MASTER PLAN OUR COMMITMENTS 2020-23 2023-27 2027-30 RATIONALE INDICATORS OF SUCCESS… EX EM PL A R in o ur o w n op er at io ns BE1 Efficiency Programme Linked to E1, M2 Review council owned building stock for energy and water efficiency…

… N N EX T STEPS PAGE 11 l STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL l THE 2030 STRATEGY MASTER PLAN OUR COMMITMENTS 2020-23 2023-27 2027-30 RATIONALE INDICATORS OF SUCCESS… EN A BL ER Pa rtn er sh ip s; P ol ic y, D ec is io ns a nd S er vi ce s BE5 Financing through development Redesign our application process for Community Infrastructure Levy to ensure focus on a CN2030…

… DISTRICT COUNCIL l THE 2030 STRATEGY MASTER PLAN OUR COMMITMENTS 2020-23 2023-27 2027-30 RATIONALE INDICATORS OF SUCCESS… EN C O U RA G ER Ad vi ce , I nf or m at io n, In ce nt iv es BE12 Awards and incentives Research and consult on award and incentive schemes motivate those with building related responsibilities to plan, build and install only to the highest energy efficiency…

… infrastructure fit for the future: • grid constraints are no longer obstacles to renewable generation • storage and on-site generation projects are well supported FOCUS: energy generation and power distribution across the district. ENERGY TH EM ES IN TR O D U C TIO N N EX T STEPS PAGE 14 l STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL l THE 2030 STRATEGY MASTER PLAN OUR COMMITMENTS 2020-23 2023-27 2027-30…

Leicester City Council

… Leicester Climate Emergency Strategy 2020-2023 Leicester Climate Emergency Strategy April 2020 – March 2023 Towards a carbon-neutral and climate-adapted city Leicester’s Climate Emergency Strategy: April 2020 to March 2023 Page 2 of 57 Foreword We are proud to present Leicester City Council’s strategy and action plan…

… Soulsby Deputy City Mayor Environment and Transportation, Cllr Adam Clarke Leicester’s Climate Emergency Strategy: April 2020 to March 2023 Page 3 of 57 Our Thanks The development of this strategy and the accompanying action plan have been supported and shaped through a huge number of conversations and discussions under the umbrella of Leicester’s Climate Emergency Conversation…

… and businesses. Group Conversations – members of the following groups who fed into responses via our Group Conversation Packs: • Belgrave Neighbours • Community of Grace • Countesthorpe Environment Group • De Montfort University – staff and students • GraceWorks Leicester’s Climate Emergency Strategy: April 2020 to March 2023 Page 4 of 57 • Leicester City of Sanctuary • Near…

… Finally, not to forget the local campaigning groups who have helped raise awareness about the Climate Emergency and constructively laid out the challenge for a bold and ambitious response. Leicester’s Climate Emergency Strategy: April 2020 to March 2023 Page 5 of 57 Contents Foreword 2 Our Thanks 3 Contents 5 Executive Summary 6 Our Vision 9 Introduction 11 Purpose…

… At work 39 Land use, green space and development 43 The council 47 Delivery, Monitoring and Reporting 51 Broadening Leicester’s Response to the Emergency 53 Glossary 54 Leicester’s Climate Emergency Strategy: April 2020 to March 2023 Page 6 of 57 Executive Summary Playing our part in tackling the Climate Emergency Climate change is a critical threat to people in Leicester…

Cambridgeshire County Council

… and distribution network through solar photovoltaic (PV) generation on our assets. √ – – Increase energy efficiency standards for existing buildings and develop a programme of improvements using 'invest to save' principles to reduce energy consumption by 20% by 2023. √ – – Implement plan of property retrofitting to all buildings owned and occupied by the Council - aiming to be fossil fuel free (using…

… renewable heating sources instead of gas or oil) by 2025. √ – – Ensure all new Council buildings, extensions and retrofits are designed to the highest energy efficiency standards, incorporating renewable generation where feasible and Electric Vehicle (EV) chargepoint provision. Assessment of all buildings and implementation plan in place by 2023. √ – – Improve measurement of refrigerant gases…

… such as additional shading, and improved drainage design. Assessment of all buildings and implementation plan in place by 2023. – √ – Audit properties and maintenance plans to identify opportunities and deliver enhancement to CCC's natural capital (e.g. enhancement of soft landscape for biodiversity) √ √ √ Ensure all new buildings, extensions and retrofits are designed to incorporate measures to deliver…

… environmental and biodiversity net gain including management plans, for example appropriate vegetation planting and sustainable drainage systems – √ √ Ensure all new buildings are adapted to water scarcity through the use of water saving measures (e.g. rainwater harvesting, greywater harvesting). Assessment of all buildings and implementation plan in place by 2023. √ √ Ensure all buildings supporting…

… locations in place by 2023. – √ – Investigate opportunities for zero or low emission highways, libraries and other fleet vehicles, including cargobikes √ – – Implement replacement of all pool cars and hire cars and vans to only use electric vehicles - aim to complete by 2025. Investigate adding eCargobikes to the pool of vehicles available √ – – Scope all Council buildings with car parks…

Halton Borough Council

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… of the new Halton Leisure Centre Completion by 31.9.24. Divisional Manager Property B8 As part of the Council’s approach to hybrid working undertake a building rationalisation review March 2023 Divisional Manager Property 13 FLEET TRANSPORT Action to be taken Time frame for Delivery Council Lead F1 Undertake feasibility studies for charging infrastructure and the introduction of low…

… carbon emission vehicles at all Council sites that operate fleet vehicles / plant & machinery. December 2023. Divisional Manager Transport F2 Continue the rollout of EV charging infrastructure. 2022/2026. Divisional Manager Transport F3 In line with the current vehicle replacement cycle, phase out combustion engine fleet assets. 2022/2035 Subject to alternatively fuelled asset…

… benefits from the transition to Net Zero. 2023 Business Improvement & Growth Team H4 Explore options to address Empty /void homes. 2022 - 2040 Operational Director Regeneration 15 ENVIRONMENT SERVICES Action to be taken Time frame for Delivery Council Lead ES1 To explore opportunities to help develop the Borough’s ‘green infrastructure’ through the creation of a diverse forest…

… Divisional Manager - Environment Services ES3 Appoint Project Lead Officer. Establish project parameters and develop a Project Action Plan. 2022-2023 Divisional Manager - Environment Services ES4 Commission studies to identify potential suitable sites, including public and private locations through consultation with landowners, and carry out other 2022-2030 Divisional Manager…

… Lead PL1 Through the Local Plan, the Council will seek to support the deployment of low carbon solution will seek to build and expand on this. (Halton Local Plan Policy GR5). Develop guidance for developers. Summer 2023 Divisional Manager Planning PL2 Through the Local Plan, the Council will support the protection enhancement and expanding infrastructure (including but not exclusively…

Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council

Kent County Council

… have developed a comprehensive Net Zero action plan (PDF, 127.2 KB). We will monitor our progress towards the Net Zero target every 3 months with the data available in the quarterly performance report. More detail of our current performance can be found on our climate emergency performance page. Action so far Since 2010 (up to March 2023) we have reduced our greenhouse gas emissions by 79…

…%. This includes reducing emissions from: highways lighting by 87% buildings we own by 67% fleet fuel by 76% claimed business travel by 40%. This latest set of data to March 2023, includes the reduction in emissions due to actions and investment by us and the changes in emissions from national energy supplies. This data also reflects the changes to the way we have been working since the coronavirus (COVID…

…-19) pandemic, with significantly less business travel and a reduction in the use of our buildings. As we look to the future, we will continue to develop our plans for more flexible ways of working that continue to reduce our impact on the environment. Emission type 2010 (tonnes) To March 2023 (tonnes) Difference between 2010…

… and March 2023 (tonnes) Highways lighting 29,928 4,027 -25,901 Buildings we own 19,979 6,499 -13,480 Fleet fuel 3,396 816 -2,580 Business travel 4,907 2,944 -1,963 Total 58,210 12,253 -45,957 Our Traded Services have achieved a reduction of 33% in greenhouse gas emissions up to March 2023, compared to a baseline year…

Thanet District Council

… will be available in summer 2023. We will use this information to inform our carbon sequestration plans”. The updated strategy is attached as Annex 2 to the Cabinet report. Any additional information is highlighted in yellow within the document for ease of viewing. Decision…

… Net Zero Strategy 2023; 3. To continue to note that the strategy cannot be fully implemented without external funding being available, and agreed, in accordance with the pledge, to lobby external agencies and government. Reasons…

…: Option 2: Do not approve the recommendations and offer an alternative approach. This was rejected because the strategy has been to public engagement and their comments have been included. Report author: Dr Hannah Scott Publication date: 03/03/2023 Date of decision: 02/03/2023 Decided at meeting…

…: 02/03/2023 - Cabinet Effective from: 11/03/2023 Accompanying Documents: Cabinet Report_ 2nd March 2023_ Net zero strategy engagement feedback and final draft - Google Docs PDF 138 KB Annex 1 - Net zero strategy public engagement feedback - Google Docs…

North East Derbyshire District Council

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…/environment/ climate-change/vision-derbyshire-climate- change-strategy.pdf • North East Derbyshire District Council Plan 2019 - 2023 https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/ documents/plans-policies-and-strategies/ council-plan-2019-2023 https://unfccc.int/kyoto_protocol https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement https…

… https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/site-elements/documents/pdf/environment/climate-change/vision-derbyshire-climate-change-strategy.pdf https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/documents/plans-policies-and-strategies/council-plan-2019-2023 https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/documents/plans-policies-and-strategies/council-plan-2019-2023 https://www.ne…

…-derbyshire.gov.uk/documents/plans-policies-and-strategies/council-plan-2019-2023 7 Current Emissions and Targets The UK has legal targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels as set out in the sixth carbon budget and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Greenhouse Gas emissions for the District are measured annually by BEIS whose data shows…

… own suggested budget for 2018 – 2100 which reflects the District’s particular profile and ability to make a fair contribution. This has been determined as follows: Energy only recommended carbon budget (million tonnes CO2) Local Authority Area 2018 - 2022 2023 - 2027 2028 - 2032 2033 - 2037 2038 - 2042 2043 - 2047 2048 - 2100 Total 2018 - 2100 North East Derbyshire 2.2 1.1…

… tonnes by 2023/24 by adopting a fabric first approach. Through investment in renovation and new technology at Eckington Leisure Centre and working with our housing partner, Rykneld Homes Ltd, to install external wall insulation into more than 400 properties in the District, we have already permanently removed 892 tonnes of CO2e from the air in the last year. We will continue to look…

Isles of Scilly

… such as The Wildlife Trust, the Duchy of Cornwall and Natural England. Contributions and feedback from these meetings were included in the draft documents and is reflected in the final draft document. In July 2023 the draft Isles of Scilly Resilient Islands Strategy was approved at Full Council for public consultation. The proposed strategy will provide the framework to empower individuals, communities…

… and organisations together or on their own to reduce the risk from the physical impacts of climate change on the islands. The consultation will be open for 6 weeks beginning September 15th 2023. Paper copies will be available at the following venues: St Mary's St Mary's Library Bryher Community Centre St Agnes Island Hall St Martins Community Centre Tresco Community Hall Consultation on the draft…

… Isles of Scilly Resilient Islands Strategy 2023 We now invite the community to provide feedback and comment on the Isles of Scilly Resilient Islands Strategy 2023 and the Implementation plan. How to give your views Please send an email with your comments and the subject line ‘Isles of Scilly Resilient Islands Strategy Consultation’ to adaptivescilly@scilly.gov.uk or address to Climate Adaptation…

… Scilly, Porthmellon Enterprise Centre, Porthmellon, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JY The consultation will run from 15th September 2023 until midnight on 27th October 2023…

Kent County Council

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… Kent and Medway Energy and Low Emissions Strategy: Implementation Plan 2020-2023 Version: May 2021 The Kent and Medway Energy and Low Emissions Strategy sets out how we will respond to the UK climate emergency and promote clean and resilient economic recovery that eliminates poor air quality, reduces fuel poverty…

…: Green Infrastructure Priority 9: Supporting Low Carbon Business Priority 10: Communications This document sets out the detailed actions that will be taken between October 2020 and December 2023 to support these priorities. Monitoring and evaluation of progress will be carried out annually, with any new actions being added to the implementation as appropriate. https…

… and incorporated into future area pathways / targets Kent and Medway Environment Group • Kent Climate Change Network Discussion paper and decision on next steps taken by KMEG. Actions to address consumption-based emissions incorporated into next iteration of action plan. 2023 Fully funded Partially funded Funding to be secured Delivered through existing staff…

… New developments are sustainable, low carbon and climate resilient Oct 2023 Fully funded Partially funded Funding to be secured Delivered through existing staff Partially staffed Staff resource to be secured 7 Action Champion Delivery partner (lead in bold) Output Outcome Timeline Resource 3.5 Raise clean growth / climate change awareness and skills…

… and Medway has been identified. Political buy-in and resources to progress project can be secured. March 2023 Fully funded Partially funded Funding to be secured Delivered through existing staff Partially staffed Staff resource to be secured 9 Action Champion Delivery partner (lead in bold) Output Outcome Timeline Resource 4.5 Develop a portfolio…

London Borough of Sutton

… delivered through each planning application, by incorporating a 20% net gain uplift (or 2 units per hectare, whichever is greater) to each development, through the updated Local Plan in 2023, as well as mandatory levels for other biodiversity features (such as nesting / roosting boxes and hedgehog holes). THE TARGETS No overall reduction in the amount of green space in the borough.16…

… By 2050, at least half of Sutton’s land area will still be green space.17 Plant 2,000 trees every year (community, council and developer-led schemes all count). Advise and monitor Viridor’s delivery of the Beddington Farmlands landfill site as one of the largest nature reserves in London by 2023. FOCUS AREAS Maintain and enhance the biodiversity value of the borough. WHO’S…

Newark and Sherwood District Council