Including 16 closely related terms such as council building, council buildings, and council development.
… (long term) • Ensure that all council developments maximise sustainable transport links, healthy living and the creation of outdoor usable space • Ensure the council is involved with and engaged in the work of environmental and community groups • Strive to deliver class-leading low carbon infrastructure for all council buildings including social housing Action To support this, the council aims…
… range of issues, issues that demand new skills and additional resources. Brentwood Borough Council is already underway on this journey: we have a carbon absorption plan that has already commenced; we have a plan to build on our electric Introduction Borough-wide emissions Transport Air quality Built environment Natural environment Waste Energy Behavioural changes Actions Tree planting…
… environment The built environment is crucial for society to grow; however buildings require energy to build and run, and as such have a high carbon footprint. In order to reduce the carbon footprint of current and future buildings within the borough, the council aims to: • Signpost residents to enable them to apply for government schemes which provide financial support in the decarbonisation…
… by the council related to the waste collection service • Aim to be in the top quartile for recycling rates in Essex • Incorporate a minimal waste focus for council procurements Action In order to reduce energy consumption and help increase renewable energy infrastructure, the council aims to: • Introduce on-site renewable electricity generation, where possible, on council buildings • Ensure all electrical…
… equipment in council buildings is of energy efficiency grade B or above by 2040 • Train all council staff to be energy efficient by 2025, including new starters • Train senior management to be carbon literate by end of 2022 • Provide workshops and resources for residents and local businesses on how to save energy • Consider the merits of renewable energy opportunities within the borough Currently…