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Leicester City Council

… areas of poor condition and help target future action. Where enforcement is undertaken the benefits can be reduced fuel poverty, improved health of tenants, improved property condition and reduced carbon emissions. Enforcement works ongoing. Research: 2020/21 - 2021/22 Environmental Health 2020/21: Enforcement continued, and research carried out into the stock condition. 2021/22…

… Service Introduction of electric buses for this service. An estimated carbon saving of 84 tonnes CO2e per year initially. This figure is expected to increase as the carbon emissions from generating electricity for the national grid, used to charge the buses, continue to reduce year-on-year. 2021/22 – 2022/23 Transport Strategy 2021/22: Electric buses procured and charging…

… Outcomes Expected Timescale Responsibility Progress and Achievements 4.01 'Metal Matters' recycling campaign Deliver a communications campaign focusing on recycling of metals. The 'Metal Matters' campaign aims to increase the capture of recyclable metals in the orange recycling bags and communal bins. Recycling metal helps saves energy and reduce carbon emissions in comparison to producing…

… with persistent contamination issues. The project will look for new and innovative ways to help engage residents, increase recycling and reduce contamination in the recycling bins. Reducing contamination is key to ensure that good recycling can be processed and not rejected, this will in turn help reduce carbon emissions. Phase 1: Complete roll out of new bin solutions and communications to 4…

… in completing the actions will continue to be monitored. Where possible, carbon reductions or climate change adaptation outcomes of actions will be quantified and included in the yearly published updates. The council will also continue to publish annual figures for the council’s and Leicester’s carbon emissions. Any enquiries about this action plan should be directed to the council’s Sustainability Team…