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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

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… LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES - CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY 2019-20241 LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES Climate Emergency Strategy 2019-2024 LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES - CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY 2019-20242 CONTENTS London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 1 Climate Emergency…

… Strategy 2019-2024 1 Foreword 3 Introduction and context 4 The threat of climate change 4 Sustainability 6 Impacts of Climate Change on Richmond upon Thames 7 The Climate Emergency Strategy and how it fits with other strategies 11 Implementing this strategy 12 The Richmond Climate Emergency Vision 13 Our Council: Becoming carbon neutral as an organisation by 2030 15 Our legacy: Climate Change…

… agenda. Successful delivery of the strategy will depend on integration with and implementation of other council strategies and action plans. These include: • Active Travel Strategy (2020-2024) • Air Quality Action Plan (2019-2024) • Allotment Strategy (2018-2028) • Asset strategy (2016- 2021) • Biodiversity Action Plan (developed with SWLEN) (2019) • Cycling Strategy (2016- 2026) • Parks…

… of 2020 through to 2024. Actions set out in the Climate Emergency Strategy and associated action plan will be included in the Richmond Corporate Plan and in our key performance indicators, so that progress in delivery of our climate change agenda is reported on regularly and given the full level of scrutiny it deserves. An annual Climate Emergency Strategy update will be brought…

… and town centres. By 2024, we aim to have less polluting traffic on our roads, contributing to an improvement in air quality across the borough. Our key target is to improve the air quality in the borough. Our nature: Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity – We will improve and protect the biodiversity and ecology of our green spaces and protect them against the negative impacts of climate change…

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

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… Corporate Heads Property / Strategy and Engagement 2022 Sept 2023 Ensuring sustainable development 1.4 Ensure new homes delivered meeting the London plan threshold are net zerocarbon. New homes and housing lead April 2024 2030 1.5 Exceed where practical London plan requirements to ensure sustainable and energy efficient development, rather than using carbon offsetting as the primary policy lever…

… maintain the required standards. Head of Development Management 2023 March 2024 1.10 Through the planning application process, ensure developments meet national construction carbon reduction targets, with the aim to ensure carbon emissions and wider air and environmental impacts from construction are minimised, reporting annually on compliance. Head of Development Management 2022 2030 1.11 Ensure…

…. Corporate Head of Service - Highways and Transport 2022 2030 2.14 Set up 4 regular Very Important Pedestrian Days (e.g. no vehicles on certain roadson a Sunday) by 2024. Corporate Head of Service - Highways and Transport 2023 2024 Sustainable travel 2.15 Implement a public e-bike hire scheme in the borough. Corporate Head of Service - Highways and Transport Trial to begin Summe r 2022 Review 2023…

… the potential for a south London ULEZ. Corporate Head of Service - Highways and Transport Started 2023 2.21 Implement a schools outreach programme to raise awareness of the impacts of airpollution and help them to create clean air route plans. Group Manager Regulatory Services 2022 2024 2.22 Lobby Transport for London and South Western Railways for changes to the zones system for the Kingston area…

… and schools. Corporate Head of Contracts 2023 March 2024 4.3 Carry out a feasibility study to provide options for the future of Kingston's waste site that will enable greater recycling and reuse of materials locally whilst also ensuring the impact on the local environment is improved. Programme Director, Corporate and Communities In progre ss May 2023 4.4 Deliver improvements to Kingston's waste…

London Borough of Hounslow

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…), ££££ (above £1m); each programme would contain projects that would be accompanied by a business case before it is approved by Cabinet and or the Lead Member. - Timescale is split into three phases, these are: Year of action in 2020; Year two – five (short term 2021/22 – 2024/25); and Year six – ten (medium to long term 2025/26 – 2029/30). The same criterion applies for the programmes proposed…

… may need to be made to achieve net-zero by 2030. Carbon Budget by Emission Type 2020-2030 (tCO2e) 55,000 50,000 45,000 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Fleet Employee travel Authority gas Authority electric Social housing gas Social housing electric 3.0 WIDER…

…. This will be developed in partnership with the Community Reference Groups. Appendix A and B of the plan sets out a series of actions that have been grouped into programmes. The actions will be delivered over ten years but have been split into three phases. These are: - Year of action in 2020; - Year two – five (short term 2021/22 – 2024/25); and - Year six – ten (medium to long term 2025/26 – 2029/30…

Tandridge District Council

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… 1 Year 1 = date of plan approval to end March 2022, Year 2 = April 2022 – March 2023, Year 3 = April 2023 – March 2024 etc. Page 5 of 9 Initial Action Strategic Priority Change Outcome Action Priority Completed by Develop a business case for all Council vehicles to be powered by electric or other low carbon alternatives Organisational Emissions Reduce organisational emissions…

…. 1 Jun 2024 Produce new procurement strategy which embodies social value climate change principles Organisational Emissions - Reduce organisational emissions. - Support behaviour change in value chain. 1 Mar 2021 Scope potential to enable residents/public to make voluntary contributions (£) to the Council’s climate change projects Funding, Engagement & Other Actions…

… organisational emissions. 3 Mar 2024 Scope emissions offsetting options for the Council (e.g. for IT cloud services) Organisational Emissions - Offset emissions that cannot effectively be reduced via current opportunities, hence reduce organisational emissions. Offsetting Mar 2025 Scope carbon sequestration opportunities in the District (inc. tree strategy & canopy survey) Land Use &…

… working with farmers to reduce their carbon footprint Land Use & Food Systems - Reduce carbon emissions in District. - Increase biodiversity. 2 Sep 2024 Scope how the Council can support upskilling the District’s workforce in the green economy Industry & Green Economy - Support local economy. - Reduce carbon emissions in District. 2 Sep 2022 Scope options for how…

London Borough of Wandsworth

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… and new build PPA for zero carbon generation, reducing Scope 2 carbon emissions. Existing High Thriving Green Economy Q1 2021/22 Property Services 14. Explore alternative options for purchasing low-carbon gas Continue to explore options for low-carbon gas purchasing as part of next energy contract from 2024 Existing Enabling Thriving Green Economy Ongoing Property Services…

… Appendix B to Paper No. 21-61 – 2021 WESS Action Plan 2 Official Overarching action Specific Action(s) Measure / Target Cost Carbon Impact Co-benefits Timeline AD Lead (s) 15. Develop approaches to reduce emissions from waste collection processes ahead of new waste contract for 2024 Start developing options, approaches and potential costs for reducing our own emissions from…

… waste collection processes (e.g. waste collection vehicles) in advance of new waste contract in 2024 Options for new waste contract to consider carbon emission reductions (e.g. waste collection vehicles) High High Reduced Waste Improved Air Quality Q4 2021/22 Contracts and Leisure 16. Low carbon procurement Provide training and guidance to staff within Procurement Services…

… waste approach ahead of new waste contract for 2024 Start developing options, approaches and potential costs to ensure that the new waste contract starting in 2024 is low carbon and helps reduce the amount of waste generated by residents. Options for new waste and recycling collection contract procurement produced High High Reduced Waste Low Carbon Behaviours Q4 2021/22 Contracts…

… in residual waste generation from targeted developments. Initial focus will be on those without any existing recycling provision. Number of new locations where recycling provision is introduced. Existing Low Reduced Waste Q1 2021/22 Contracts and Leisure 132. Low-rise weekly food waste trial service provision prior to commencement of new contract in April 2024 to help inform scoping decisions…

Crawley Borough Council

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…. Consider incentives for switch of remaining car mileage to low carbon vehicles. Potential reduction of 55 tCO2e replaces essential car user allowance 2023/24 onwards Waste Collections Implementation of National Waste Strategy requirements to increase recycling as a percentage of household waste gives opportunity to review waste rounds. Nigel Sheehan MEDIUM 2024 HIGH…

… Resources to be agreed Waste Fleet Switch waste vehicles to electric or hydrogen when next replaced (opportunity to tie in with new waste contract in Feb 2024) and by 2030 at the latest. Nigel Sheehan MEDIUM 2024 HIGH Potential 164 tCO2e pa by 2030 COMPLEX Technological solutions for waste vehicles are still evolving and charging/refuelling infrastructure is complex HIGH…

… Requirements 2023/24 onwards Waste Services Introduce weekly food waste collection by 2024 (anticipated to be mandatory). Remove all biodegradable waste from going to landfill by 2025. Plan to increase residential recycling rates to 70% by 2030. Work with WSCC to increase materials collected and recycling at flats. Nigel Sheehan MEDIUM MEDIUM LONG SHORT…

…. Nigel Sheehan Jan/Feb 2024 HIGH Potential to have a big impact on lower carbon emissions in terms of types of collection vehicles procured and type of collection service specified – possible move to less frequent collections of residual waste and the introduction of government mandatory food waste collections. HIGH MEDIUM Resources to be agreed 6. Green & Blue…

… Wildflower meadows Increase greenspace management for natural wildflower meadows to encourage biodiversity and pollinating insects. Kate Wilson SHORT Evolving annually MEDIUM MEDIUM/HIGH Public, political and stakeholder consultation required for large scale policy change to grass cutting policy to accommodate more wildflower meadows (2024/25 onwards) Staff time…

South Derbyshire District Council

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…. The Council has been accredited to the prestigious ISO14001 environmental management standard since 2008 and was most recently re-certified in December 2019. The Council’s recently adopted Corporate Plan 2020-2024 has principles of sustainability running right through it. The Plan sets out the Council’s corporate vision to: To make South Derbyshire a great place to live, visit and invest…

… Planning Documents • South Derbyshire Economic Development Strategy 2021 - 2025 • Derbyshire Cycle Plan • Derbyshire Air Quality Plan • Derbyshire Climate and Environment Framework 2020 • Housing Strategy 2021 – 2025 • Vehicle Management Strategy 2020 • Safer South Derbyshire Partnership, Community Safety Partnership Plan 2017- 2020 • Procurement Strategy 2020-2024 • Communications Strategy…

… 2016 - 2021 • Information Technology and Digital Strategy 2017- 2020 • Staff Travel Plan 2020-2024 • Economic Strategy • Action Plan for Nature Strategy – Draft to be provided in 2021/22 • Corporate Property Asset Strategy 2020-2024 • Transformation Project 2020-2024 • Procurement Strategy 2020-2024 • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2021-25 Working with Partners South…

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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… GREATERMANCHESTER-CA.GOV.UK | 1 5 YEAR ENVIRONMENT PLAN FOR GREATER MANCHESTER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2019-2024 2 | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Our environment in Greater Manchester underpins all aspects of our daily lives. We face urgent and significant environmental challenges in Greater Manchester. They require us all…

… generation, adding at least a further 45MW by 2024 Priority 2: Decarbonising how we heat out buildings, adding at least a further 10TWh of low carbon heating by 2024 Priority 3: Increasing the diversity and flexibility of our supply, adding at least a further 45MW of diverse and flexible load by 2024 Priority 1: “SCATTER GM” pathway 2040: • 50% of all households have…

… loss through the building fabric well beyond the basic measures they might already have in place (e.g. loft insulation, draught proofing). Priority 1: Reducing the heat demand from existing homes focussing on initiating a fundamental shift in whole house retrofit by retrofitting homes by 2024. Priority 2: Reducing the heat demand from existing commercial and public…

… of the operational efficiency of their buildings. • GMCA and LAs will aim to obtain an average DEC of rating D or better by 2024 and C or better by 2030 for their public buildings where economically viable. Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership: • Work with partners to include sustainability indicators in their review of buildings Other key partners • Social Housing Providers…

… for investing in and managing the natural environment. Significant progress has been made in developing a natural capital approach and progressing our priorities. Priority 1: Managing our land sustainably, including planting 1m trees by 2024 Priority 2: Managing our water and its environment sustainably Priority 3: Achieving a net gain in biodiversity for new development…

Blackpool Borough Council

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… Manager Contribution to modal shift and measures to reduce pollution 17. Use the Local Plan Core Strategy review to maximise adoption of pro-climate measures Town Growth and Prosperity Programme Director December 2024 Senior Planning Officer; Strategy and Climate Manager Consistency of Council vision and policies 18. Explore use of an incentive and loans scheme or auction to increase take-up…

… Asset Management Plan to ensure alignment with net zero vision Council Director of Resources December 2021 Head of Property Services; Energy and Utilities Manager teams; council funding Improved Council contribution to net zero 22. Deliver programme to replace existing street lighting with LEDs Both Director of Community & Environmental Services December 2024 Head of Coastal…

… points, visitor demand and review of policies on provision and car park charging Town Director of Community & Environmental Services Electric Cars: July 2022; full strategy March 2024 Strategy and Climate Manager; Energy and Utilities Manager; Highways Performance Manager; Transport Policy Manager; council funding; external support Strategy to address Blackpool’s role in supporting…

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

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… to measure success. In the built environment, we will use environmental design principles to set standards and options for new buildings, refurbishments and town centre redevelopments. The partners will investigate the potential for their buildings to install solar power generation to support Bolton’s share of the Greater Manchester solar generation target of 45 MW by 2024, as set out…

… and nature-based opportunities. Carbon neutral electricity by 2022. 14,455 T by 2022 10,908 T by 2024 7272 T by 2026 3636 T by 2028 Aspiration for carbon neutrality by 2030. Scope 3 carbon emissions footprint is defined for procured goods and services. Average Display Energy Certificate improved to D by 2024 C by 2027 B by 2030 Five megawatts of new generation on buildings and land owned…

… by Bolton Vision Partners by 2024. Two megawatts of renewable energy projects from community energy projects. Baseline TBC 10,042 Property portfolio building energy 19,516 Fleet vehicles 2300 F-Gas refrigeration emissions Tbc (So Far) Total CO2e - 21,816 Baseline to be established. TBC 0 0 Base Year 2021 2018/ 2019 2018/ 2019 2022 2018/ 2019 2018/ 2019 2018/ 2019 Cross Cutting…

… Municipal waste total Rate per household Landfill NI 191 - Residual Waste NI 192 - Recycling 50% by 2020 52% by 2022 54% by 2024 56% by 2026 58% by 2028 60% by 2030 65% by 2035 Zero waste to landfill. Residual waste to be in line with GM targets or better. Recycling rate to be in line with GM targets or better. 52% by 2022 54% by 2024 56% by 2026 58% by 2028 60% by 2030 65% by 2035 All Vision…

Gloucestershire County Council

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… to the Climate Emergency: Gloucestershire Climate Change Strategy 2019/20 to 2024/25', Gloucestershire County Council. County Council (12 February 2020), Item 7, ‘Policy and Budget Framework - Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Council Strategy’, Gloucestershire County Council. Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, ‘UK local authority and regional carbon dioxide emissions…

…) Looking to the Future 2019-2022, 2018 Climate Change Emissions Reduction Pledge, 2018 Air Quality Strategy, 2019 Motion 836 – Carbon action plan motion, 2019 Motion 844 – Future proofing public buildings and developments in Gloucestershire, 2019 Leading the Response to the Climate Emergency: Gloucestershire Climate Change Strategy 2019/20 to 2024/25 Sustainability checklist…

….  The upgraded junction is anticipated to be open in Spring 2024. (continued…) Action Plan Progress 2019/20 & 2020/21 to date ANNEX 2 Key: Green, complete; Amber, in progress; White, not yet underway Medium and long term measures (continued) 20. Identify ways to reduce carbon emissions in our highways investment (continued) Thinktravel  Working with Highways and S106 teams…

Cherwell District Council

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… -200,000 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 tCO2e 2017/2018 2018 /2019 2019 /2020 2020 /2021 2021 /2022 2022 /2023 2023 /2024 2024 /2025 2025 /2026 2026 /2027 2027 /2028 2028 /2029 2029 /2030 2030 /2031 2017 /2018 2018 /2019 2019 /2020 2020 /2021 2021 /2022 2022 /2023 2023 /2024 2024 /2025 2025 /2026 2026 /2027 2027 /2028 2028 /2029 2029 /2030…

West Oxfordshire District Council

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… to deliver local benefit. In line with the commitments set out in the Council Plan (2020-2024), this Climate Change Strategy (“Strategy”) has been developed as the framework for how the Council’s priorities for climate action across the district, for 2021-2025, can be achieved. In 2020, we saw change few could have imagined. In what is widely regarded as a fast-paced and quickly evolving…

… on climate action as a District and defines a framework for delivering its vision and priorities. 2 https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/about-the-council/plans-and-policies/council-plan-2020-to-2024/ 3 https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/media/8d8b970bc2e9597/west-oxon-covid-recovery-plan.pdf 4 https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/environment/climate-action/our…

… Council departments to link the objectives of this Strategy and theme with Council Plan (2020-2024) priorities, implementing each objective for: healthy towns and villages; a vibrant district economy; strong local communities; meeting the housing needs of our changing population; modern Council services and sustainable finance. ● engaging, supporting and communicating good practice…

… initiative being led by the Low Carbon Hub (LCH) as models for other parts of West Oxfordshire. ● working across Council departments to link the objectives of this Strategy and theme with Council Plan (2020-2024) priorities, implementing each objective for: healthy towns and villages; a vibrant district economy; strong local communities; meeting the housing needs of our changing population…

…. ● researching alternative, low-/zero-carbon fuel sources and opportunities to pilot new technologies that emerge to support the transition away from fossil fuels to modes of ultra- low-emission transport. ● working across Council departments to link the objectives of this Strategy and theme with Council Plan (2020-2024) priorities, implementing each objective for: healthy towns and villages…

Broxbourne Borough Council

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… 4. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN UPDATE Director of Environmental Services RECOMMENDED that the Environmental Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan tracker be noted. Purpose To update Members on progress made against the draft Environmental Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan 2020-2024. For members’ information, Appendix ‘A’ relates…

… to this item. Introduction The purpose of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy and action plan is to provide a framework for Council action on sustainability over the next four years; 2020 to 2024. The strategy sets out the Council’s key sustainability objectives, and the Action Plan details tasks that the Council will resource, with quantified targets that can be used to monitor progress…

… of local journeys made by sustainable modes of travel. Contact Officers: Mr S Whitlam (Ext 5909) List of Background Papers: None. Page 4 1 APPENDIX ‘A’ BROXBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN 2020 – 2024 Action Tracker – March 2021 Page 5 2 A SUSTAINABLE COUNCIL This priority concerns reduction of the Council’s…

… in September 2024. Currently 30.7% of electricity is from sustainable sources. Feasibility study for increased use of Bio- mass boiler at Laura Trott Leisure Centre. Could increase the proportion from sustainable sources but it could cost more than the current deal. To commence at renewal of current energy supplier contract 1.6 Reduce waste and increase recycling from Council…

… in green cover in the Borough. Green Spaces Manager A net increase of 10,000 trees on Council land by 2024 and an improvement in quality and diversity of young trees. £60k funding from s.106 Phase 2 of the Council’s tree planting programme is in progress and by the Spring of 2021 over 2,500 new trees will have been planted. 6.3 Engage with local public sector…

Cumbria County Council

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… from building reductions CO²e displaced by offsite generation Remaining CO²e to offset 1,000 0 2,000 2,000 4,000 BAU (2022) Potential (2022) 5,000 Lighting Cooling Heating and DHW ICT Ventilation Catering Laundry Plant room Equipment and other An nu al CO ²e em iss io ns .t CO ²e Cumbria County Council Serving the people of Cumbria 8 2022 2023 2024 2026 2027 20282025 £700k £1.6m…

… emission reductions has also been assessed. The additional measures required to achieve 100% reduction include additional heat pump installations in buildings, installing an additional 2.5 MW wind turbine and 5 MW of solar PV. The net zero strategy is currently economically unviable and does not meet CCC’s hurdle rate of 8% IRR. 2022 2023 2024 2028 2029 2030 20322025 2026 2027 £700k £1.6m 10% CO₂e…

… phasing of option 2a Year Carbon management measures Cost Annual CO₂e savings, tonnes11 2022 Install LEDs in all buildings and make housekeeping improvements £698,396 385 2023 Install offsite 1.5 MW solar PV installation £1,595,000 96 2024 Install offsite 2.5 MW wind turbine £3,350,000 528 2026 Improve building fabric and install heat pumps in offices and care homes £4,846,667 1,419 11Based…

Broxtowe Borough Council

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… where possible, being prepared and resilient as a community in order to become more resilient to extreme weather and natural disasters. 2.0 Vision In the Corporate Plan 2020 - 2024 Broxtowe Borough Council’s vision is “A greener, safer, healthier Broxtowe where everyone prospers”. The key Environmental objective in achieving this vision ■ Develop plans to reduce our carbon emissions…

… and resilient as a community. 2.0 Vision In the Corporate Plan 2020 - 2024 Broxtowe Borough Council’s vision is “A greener, safer, healthier Broxtowe where everyone prospers”. The key Environmental objective in achieving this vision is to “protect the environment for the future” with the three priorities being to: - ■ Develop plans to reduce our carbon emissions to zero and start implementing them…

…. Transport and Fleet Manager August 2020 Completed August 2020 Action 5 Technology - The Council has a fleet of 8 small vans (Below 2 Tonnes). Two of these vehicles have already been replaced with all electric vehicles and over the period to 2024 the remaining 6 vehicles where practical and economic (As they reach a life of 12 years) will be replaced with all electric models. Transport…

… and Fleet Manager 2021-2024 Action 6 Capital Investment- The Capital Vehicle replacement programme for those HGV's (Refuse Freighters 26 Tonnes) identified for replacement will be replaced with Euro standard engines (Euro 6 onwards). Before purchasing consideration will be given based on practicality and economics of the adoption of new technologies that have come to market this includes…

… potential electric and hydrogen propulsion methods. Transport and Fleet Manager 2021-2024 Action 7 Technology -For small plant such as hedge trimmers, blowers, and strimmer's where practical and economic these will be replaced with electric powered units. Technological developments in this field are rapid and the Grounds Maintenance Manager has been tasked with keeping abreast of new…

Wychavon District Council

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… in Wychavon. • Increase car parking provision at Droitwich Spa, Honeybourne and Pershore railway stations by 31 March 2024. • Install more bike racks in town centre car parks and public spaces. • Improve connectivity between the railway stations and the towns and between Worcestershire Parkway and the surrounding areas by improving signage and piloting one or more bike hire schemes by 31…

… or wetlands. • Shape and adopt emerging national and local policies on biodiversity and green infrastructure as they emerge and integrate those that develop through the life of this plan. • Eliminate the use of herbicides and pesticides in all our parks and open spaces by 31 March 2024 and trial less carbon intensive machinery. • Map and deliver a Wychavon Nature Recovery Network, as part…

… of Wychavon’s characteristic Biodiversity Action Plan habitats (including traditional orchards, species-rich/wet grassland and broadleaved woodland) by 31 March 2024. • Help deliver the Worcestershire Pollinator Strategy including creating new and improved pollinator habitats on our own land, promoting parish pollinator packs and signposting to existing advice for residents to encourage more…

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