… on the green recovery and create a more sustainable economic model for the future. The Strategic Plan provides oversight and direction for the council and identifies key priority areas that require immediate assistance and action to endorse the journey to a net zero carbon region. The council supports both direct and indirect activities locally through the role they play through the council’s…
… • Committing at least £95 million to decarbonise the public sector estate. • £100m to a new Green Industry and Jobs Fund over the next five years to support businesses which provide sustainable and/or low carbon products and services to develop, grow and create jobs. • Investing in green jobs and skills as part of the green recovery including £60m Youth Guarantee including increased opportunities…
… Growth Accelerator with local government. • Develop tools and guidance to support a green recovery and climate and circular economy ambitions through procurement. • Additional funding support may become available through changes to the current agri-environment schemes which are being developed in line with the post CAP reforms and Brexit process, once confirmed these new schemes…