Including the closely related term district.
… of all residents in the district. The Council has declared a climate emergency. This Climate Change Strategy sets out our commitment to local action on climate change. We expect to contribute by continuing to reduce carbon emissions and improve resilience to the effects of a changing climate and extreme weather events. The strategy recognises that our local contribution is part of a wider challenge…
… Census 2011). There are two cycling schemes and 13 healthy walks in place across the district. 1.6 hectares of afforestation since 2008 - the Committee on Climate Change recommends 30,000 per year across the UK. South Staffordshire Council manages 422 lighting columns up and down the district; the aim is to upgrade 100+ by 2022. 53% of residents want the Council to protect…
… the climate for decades. Ensuring that the district fully contributes to local efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change is a priority for the Council. We can all make changes to our lifestyles to reduce our impact on the environment. These collective contributions will influence the extent to which the climate changes. We can help our communities and businesses understand what support…
… to the District’s remaining Green Belt land and seek to maximise the climate change mitigation opportunities this presents. As part of the development of the new Local Plan, we will take account of actions to mitigate climate change. • Identifying areas suitable for renewable energy through the Local Plan review. • Commissioning a study on sustainable energy/climate change and open spaces to support…
… and District partners on infrastructure challenges. • Through implementing the actions in the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy. • Promoting cycling, walking, running and other physical activity to our own staff and the wider community. • Reducing car use by promoting car sharing and public transport plans. • Developing a county-wide plan for increasing access…