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North West Leicestershire District Council

… reinforcement to enable the shift to zero carbon (e.g. more decentralized renewable energy, electrification of transport, wider heat pump update). Transport 3y Use electric cars Start the process of replacing the Council’s 12 cars with EV cars. Consider replacement of all 12 cars within a 3 year period. Leasing is a possibility. 3y Use electric vans Start the process of replacing…

… infrastructure Work with taxi drivers to encourage a switch to electric vehicles Work with providers to encourage electric charging points at existing petrol stations and private car parks. Encourage replacement of cars with EV cars by leading by example and providing information. Provide information to NWL businesses about electric cars Encourage replacement of vans with EV vans by engaging…

… the Council’s 65 vans with EV vans 3y Install electric charging points for the Council’s fleet The service could be extended to other organisations using the same electric car charging points 3y Install electric charging points for the Council’s staff Install electric charging points at Council’s buildings and carparks for staff. Use low carbon waste lorries Replace the Council’s 34 lorries…

… on carbon reductions for existing housing not owned by the Council For example providing information on efficient measures and funding mechanisms. Publicise examples of low carbon new Council buildings or retrofits Transport 3y Revise car’s allowance systems to incentive low emission cars for the Council’s staff e.g. higher allowance for electric cars, reduced allowance for diesel cars…

… the alternatives are. Encourage replacement of cars with EV cars by leading by example and providing information. Provide information to NWL residents about electric cars Waste 3y Engage with residents to improve recycling rates. The ‘Recycle more…’ campaign has identified barriers to recycling. NWL DC has recently appointed a Communications and Engagement Officer to increase recycling rates…