… flood risk, both existing and future; and, achieving sustainable waste management. 5.2 The Local Plan seeks to actively encourage travel planning, working from home, cycling, walking and access to fast, frequent and affordable public transport. Whilst encouraging the reduction of private car use, it seeks to improve the highway network within the Borough to ensure as reliable and free…
… the impact of harmful transport related emissions into the atmosphere. Local impact and contribution to national impact How action effect change: This action relates to policy and practice employed by the Council and influencing policy and practice of partners. Links to Corporate Plan: BPE11 Install footbridge at Ervins Lock Short Term Actions/KPIs To introduce a bicycle pool for Council…
… considered opportunities to use the public wifi equipment in town centres as a means of also monitoring air quality by the end of March 2021 RA3: Provide Educational Opportunities Relating to Engaging with Nature Educating the next generation about the life cycles of plants and animals, wildlife habitats, woodlands, wildflower meadows and ponds is important to the Borough Council. This action…
…. to walk or cycle to school. Active travel will help reduce the number of people using their cars to travel short distances, and reduce pollution levels, particularly at school drop-off and pick -up times. This will in turn encourage more people to think about their wellbeing and the importance of walking and being more physically active to improve their health. 16 Timescale…