Search inside documents

Harborough District Council

… carbon choices   The Council commits to managing its own assets and services, with the aim of reducing carbon emission to net zero by 2030, as far as practical. The Council has made good progress in reducing it’s own emissions, but there is always more to do and it will be difficult for the council to move away from using gas fuel. What we have done so far: Harborough District Council has…

… practice What we hope to do: Influence Strategic growth plan to be ambitious on reducing carbon Develop robust guidance for developers and houseowners in the form of Supplementary Guidance (SPG) to provide clear direction on planning and development issues. Work with partners to mitigate effect of climate change on flood-risk. Review of the Local Plan to be advised by further evidence of climate…

… reduced their own emissions by over 40% since 2008. Carbon emissions from Leisure and Waste services have reduced by over 400 tonnes New buildings such as the Harborough Grow-on Centre (HGC) have been delivered to BREEAM excellent standard Moved to a renewable electricity supplier What we hope to do: Review procurement procedures to ensure low carbon is included in relevant decisions Ensure…

… with local companies, especially through Taste Harborough and Harborough Market Harborough Market continues to promote low waste and reduced plastic waste. What we hope to do: Promote local food businesses and sources further, linking to tourism Promote low carbon buildings providing local office space and business support, via the Harborough Grow-on Centre (HGC) and the Harborough Innovation…

… Centre (HIC). Work with businesses to ensure that climate change is part of their continuity planning models.   The Council commits to ensuring that new development is designed to mitigate emissions and be resilient to the impact of climate change.  The Council have recognised the issue of Climate Change in the New Local Plan 2011 to 2031 and will promote lower carbon emissions in new…