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Uttlesford District Council

… will need to engage with UK Power Networks and with Ofgem to enable this to happen. We will need significant new walking, cycling and public transport infrastructure, as well as charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, or other zero carbon fuels. We will need to build new infrastructure to protect homes and businesses from flooding. This will include grey infrastructure, such as flood walls…

… the lowest population density of any district or borough in Essex with high levels of car ownership and a restricted extent of public transport, especially in the more rural areas. All these are challenges to achieving sustainable development. Appendix 1 at the end of the strategy proposes ways for residents, communities, businesses, schools and visitors to reduce their carbon footprint and Help…

… 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…

… implementation. Appendix 1: Uttlesford Action on Climate Change: What you can do Help us increase global resillience and reach our target of Net Zero CO2 by 2030. If you work in Uttlesford: If you live in Uttlesford: Turn off equipment when not in use, close windows, use teleconferenceing Car share, cycle, walk or use public transport to get to work or work from home Buy local Insulate…

… your loft and cavity walls, install ‘A’ rated appliances Install renewable energy or buy green energy Grow some of your own food Holiday locally Bio-diversity, create a wildlife garden Save water. Fit a water meter. Install water butts reduce your waste (eg minimise the packaging on goods you buy) maximise your waste recycling walk, cycle or use public transport, and try…