… and rewilding areas to improve biodiversity and the quality of our green spaces, reduce flood risk and improve air quality • Better recycling facilities to increase Bolton’s recycling rate • Improved cycle routes and more charge points for electric vehicles to support cleaner air and active travel • A shared heat network, aimed at increasing the efficiency of heat in the town centre and reducing the use…
… transport, alongside deprioritising cars in favour of walking and cycling would be a good step - making public transport green within the current system misses the point.” “Our borough appears to currently be stuck in the past prioritising free car parking and more parking/drop off places with more petrol stations and drive throughs when we should be looking at changing our relationship…
… Certificate (EPC) Band C by 2025 where practical, cost-effective and affordable. All new build to be zero carbon by 2028. Monitor and report the health outcomes of improved living environments especially in areas of fuel poverty and deprivation. Increase the proportion of journeys of less than 5km made by walking or cycling. Monitor and report the mortality rate attributable to health effects…
… measures over current standards.” “More cycle lane provision and ensure they are fit for purpose.” Comments from the Bolton Big Climate Conversation survey. What you said... Bolton’s response to the climate emergency 23 Aims The use of green infrastructure opportunities provided by new development will reduce the causes and impacts of flooding (where appropriate using natural flood…