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… 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…
…’ food waste campaigns as well as a joint contract with DASWC (Devon Authorities Strategic Waste Committee) authorities for face to face engagement with individual households, to encourage waste reduction and increased recycling. Recently the Council consulted on a new Resource and Waste Strategy for Torbay which seeks to support a path towards carbon neutrality and increase the recycling…
… rate and contribute towards the national targets of 55% recycling by 2025 and 60% by 2030. This was approved by Council (25.02.2021). https://www.torbay.gov.uk/media/8773/climatechangestrat2014-19.pdf https://www.torbay.gov.uk/media/8773/climatechangestrat2014-19.pdf https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/local-plan…