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Torridge District Council

… sustainable options when on renewal of any Council vehicle. The measures put forward in the previous carbon Management Programme had an added benefit of projected savings to the council of over £300,000 through reduced energy consumption, investment in renewable energy and improving energy performance ratings for our estate. While some of the measures taken were significant, the cost…

… parks. • Our construction schemes at Caddsdown and Tamar have won multiple sustainability awards and works have been undertaken at all of our commercial sites to improve energy efficiency standards. • TDC have purchased their first electric fleet vehicle, while all our waste vehicles comply with the latest Euro engine standards and we are committed to including electric and other…

… sustainably, to cut costs and increase competitiveness by reducing their energy, water and resource use. Promoting and supporting the circular economy. • Saving money for the council and local people by ensuring that local homes, businesses and public buildings use energy and other resources efficiently. • Helping the most vulnerable at risk from fuel poverty and the impacts of extreme weather…

… of reasons – from supporting our local communities and businesses with information and guidance to assist on their sustainability journeys, to celebrating our achievements and leading by example. Our communication objectives will be to: • Influence behaviour and increase awareness about how residents and businesses can contribute to reducing energy use and CO2 emissions through providing…

… ensuring that climate change and biodiversity is at the heart of our governance and processes. • Seek carbon reduction and energy efficiency across the existing Council asset base, looking at options for solar generation, ground and air source heating, biomass and other technologies. • Review the North Devon and Torridge Local Plan to ensure that it remains relevant for good development…