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West Lancashire Borough Council

… noise. The advances in low carbon technologies, energy storage and low carbon vehicles also offer significant opportunities for our economy and employment sector. This is a crucial time in the global effort to reduce climate change, but greater action must start locally and it must start immediately, if we are to achieve the target to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050…

… criteria  Reduce waste and improve recycling, implement a Waste strategy with a focus on sustainable solutions  Develop a Local Plan policy encouraging green developments – green space, energy efficiency, sustainable supply chains It is recognised that tackling climate change isn’t a stand-alone issue delivering a low carbon future should not only be embedded in every part of the Councils…

… technology will play an important part in future energy supplies but it is currently in its infancy, adding an element of risk to any investment.  Decarbonised heat – decarbonising the gas grid will be crucial in action to tackle climate change. Investing in local renewable heating now, utilising the renewable heat incentive payments is an urgent action. The outcome of an accommodation review…

… with this project, it would be a significant undertaking, demonstrating commitment and leadership to tackling climate change and preparing for a low carbon future. The Council also recognises that decarbonisation of the Councils fleet will play a large part in achieving our carbon neutrality aspirations. Initial actions towards achieving this are set out in Priority 3: Reducing Emissions from Transport…

…. Reducing emissions from this source is therefore paramount if our fight to reduce our carbon footprint and tackle climate change. 9.2 Objectives The key objectives of this priority are as follows:  To decarbonise the Councils fleet and increase the number of electric vehicles being utilised.  To install electric vehicle charging infrastructure to enable the electrification of Council…