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Wealden District Council

… will continue to be a dominant energy user in the District and although outside of the sphere of direct influence from the Council a focus on increasing the switch to zero emission vehicles will be key. The Council can both set an example and reduce its own emissions by switching all its vehicles to electric models when replaced and install electric vehicle charging points on its own estate…

… stated that local action will be supported through new policies, including provision of funding to extend ultra low emission bus schemes and taxi charging infrastructure. Ongoing goals to encourage uptake of clean new vehicles will be backed by developing electric vehicle infrastructure and offering funds and grants for provision of electric charge points. The Government also intends to support…

…) The UK Industrial Strategy12, published in November 2017, echoes some of the priorities laid out in the Clean Growth Strategy and further emphasises how clean growth can boost economic prosperity within the UK. It indicates the Government’s intention to support electric vehicle uptake, through £400m investment in charging infrastructure and by extending the plug-in car grant. The Industrial…

…; prioritising cyclists, pedestrians and public transport amenity. Providing electric vehicle charging infrastructure as appropriate in new development as well as in towns, villages and other public spaces. (AF2, INF3 & INF4); and • Through terms of design ensuring energy efficiency of new development; use of high-quality materials, utility of solar gains and passive cooling. (BED1…

… (electricity) • Reducing demand for fuel in buildings and transport (e.g. insulating existing buildings and reducing the number of journeys travelled) • Switching from fossil fuel heating to electric forms such as heat pumps • Switching to zero emission vehicles • Emission offsetting investments such as solar Photovoltaic (PV) farms or sequestration through planting new woodland Wealden…