… by recycling more. They can also benefit financially from being more energy efficient as this will result in reduced energy bills for their homes. The proposed EESSH 2 will further enhance domestic energy efficiency whilst addressing the emerging issue of air quality within homes. The council’s capacity to develop heat opportunities will be further strengthened through the pilot Local Heat and Energy…
… (Scotland) Regulations 2016; • Planning (Scotland) Act 2006; • Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012. • Environmental Act 1995; • Air Quality Standards (Scotland) Regulations. The Plan for North Lanarkshire is the main strategic document for the council and its partners (see Figure 2) and focuses on 5 priorities with outcomes driven by clear aims and supported by clear actions. The Carbon…
… their efficiency and emissions by reducing fuel consumption. Scheme members’ participation contributes to improvements in air quality, a reduction in overall emissions and to the climate change agenda. Carbon Management Plan 2019-2022 17 Waste: In 2017, 3.83 million tonnes of waste in Scotland went to landfill, of which 32% was household and similar type waste. The national recycle rate…
… plan for Glasgow City Region. In November 2018, ‘Towards a Climate Ready Clyde: Climate Risks and Opportunities for Glasgow City Region’ was published. It follows a collaboration of partners and stakeholders, and identified key priorities and areas that need to be progress whilst sustaining existing levels of activity in areas such as flood risk prevention and air quality. Other council…
… management works to improve council owned bog sites Collate information on council owned bogs regarding their condition and management The Council will strive to reduce car journeys for work purposes e.g. by teleconferencing. For instances where work travel is necessary the Council’s pool car fleet will be utilised with electric/hybrid vehicles provided where possible. 2021 Air Quality…