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Horsham District Council

… significant impact. The largely rural nature of the District has been a significant contributor to its high proportion of carbon emissions associated with transport, with the vast majority of transport-based emissions coming from road transport. Underutilised public transport networks and low demand has caused a decline in provision of public transport and an over-reliance on private transport…

…, shared bicycle fleets, and electric pedal assisted bicycles. Mobility hub: A new location where shared transport, public transport and active travel provisions are provided, designed to improve the public realm for all. Net zero carbon: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and then ensuring that any ongoing emissions are balanced by removals. Passive design: Design that uses layout, fabric…

…. ‒ Numerous local Councils, such as Adur and Worthing, are also aiming to achieve carbon neutrality ahead of the UK National Government’s target of 2050. ‒ West Sussex County Council’s Transport Plan will largely shape the approach to transport in the District. ‒ Horsham District’s Planning Framework sets the strategic and detailed policies for land use planning. Work has taken place on the Local Plan…

… are: Governance, Policy and Planning, Finance, and Education and Behaviour Change. The Systems are Buildings, Energy, Transport, Waste and Land Use. These are sources of high carbon emissions (carbon hotspots), or opportunities for maximising existing natural carbon sinks and supporting climate resilience. Several programmes of work have been developed to accelerate climate action across the five systems…

… Dobson Lottie McNair 04 22/02/22 Anna Biggs Jo Dobson 1. Introduction 5 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Enablers Governance Policies and Planning Finance Education and Behaviour Change 15 19 24 30 35 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Systems Buildings Energy Transport Waste Land Use 43 46 55 60 71 78 4. Implementation 87 5. Appendices 94 This report was prepared by independent consultant…