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Torbay Council

… Background Since 2008 Torbay Council has been taking action to tackle climate change, including a range of actions to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions the Council and the Torbay area emit. Such actions are as outlined in a range of strategies including Torbay's Energy and Climate Change Strategy (2014-2019), Local Plan (2012-2030) and Local Transport Plan (2011-2026). The Energy…

… and Climate Change Strategy for Torbay described how we aim to help minimise the economic, social and environmental costs of climate change in the Bay by demonstrating leadership and providing encouragement in working toward emission reductions and resilience to our changing climate. Highlights The following are some of the actions the Council and its partners have taken to date to tackle…

… Sustainable Transport Fund and the recent Active Travel Fund - Torbay Council  All new homes, with off street parking, built in Torbay have electric vehicle charging points installed  Developed a Tree and Woodland Framework for Torbay firmly committing the Council to maintaining and enhancing Torbay’s trees and woodlands as a vital part of the environment and helping tackle climate change…

…  Communities across the bay are making real, sustainable change by volunteering in parks and green spaces enabling wider engagement with the natural environment leading to real local action to help tackle climate change  With partners Groundwork South, and local communities, we are protecting and enhancing Westerland Valley. This is a 35-acre haven for wildlife, with a rich tapestry of inter…

… a whole community response to protect our environment. One Torbay: Working for all of Torbay to tackle climate change. We will: Become a Carbon Neutral Council and work with others to create a carbon neutral community Increase recycling rates Reduce Torbay’s carbon footprint Encourage a sustainably developed built environment Implement re-wooding and rewilding Address flooding risks…