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Uttlesford District Council

… options and this needs to form a core part of our engagement plan. There will be changes to the way that that resources and waste are managed through the Environment Bill. Priorities: • Protect our natural resources • Improve air quality • Waste: Reduce, reuse and recycle • Water: Reduce consumption, protect water resources from pollution • Reduce use of single use plastics • Sustainable…

… in inclement weather. For commercial vehicles we will need a transition to biogas or hydrogen models for some larger vehicles like buses or lorries that they are supported by the necessary refuelling infrastructure in the district. Priorities: • Prioritise walking and cycling • Improve air quality • Increase cycle network with separated cycle lanes • Grow electric vehicle charging network…

… to ensure that this can be delivered in a manner that supports and enhances the local biodiversity. Priorities: • Improve biodiversity • Improve air quality • Protect and improve water quality • River catchment improvements for flood resilience and habitat • Increased rural and urban tree planting Adapting to Climate Change The weather records of recent years evidence the increase in heat…

… measures to deliver wider sustainable development, provide sustainable transport infrastructure, improve air quality, protect biodiversity and habitats and promote and improve environmental stewardship, reduce fuel poverty and improve the standard of housing. Actions will link into other strategies including the District Growth Strategy and further develop the green economy in the district…

… a significant role in climate change. In turn, conserving energy uses less resources, protects the natural environment and reduced emissions result in cleaner air quality. Heating buildings and hot water currently accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions. This makes it the largest source of direct emissions. At least 65% of this heat is supplied by gas, 25% from oil and about 10% from electricity…