… emissions (rail travel, agriculture, off-road travel, waste disposal and waste water treatment) are relatively minor contributors, with land use activities, such as woodland and land management, absorbing more emissions than they generate. 9.9 This suggests that, to create a carbon-neutral district, we must focus on reducing the number of journeys we make, travelling using the most…
… of peat, redesign mowing regimes and support adaptation measures such as tree planting for carbon sequestration and ‘cooling-off’ benefits. 30. Use council-owned land to increase biodiversity and carry out tree planting where appropriate. 31. Continue to work with Environment Agency, Kent County Council, business organisations and community groups to develop appropriate flood mitigation…
… installations •Reports to cabinet to include a climate impact statement •Carry out energy audits across the whole Council non- residential property •Potential for voltage optimization •Evaluate adding to the Council’s own estate EV charging •Expand opportunities for flexible working •Sustainable procurement policies •Council-owned land to increase biodiversity •Switch to green tariff for Council…
… proposals include and deliver high levels of sustainability •Develop appropriate flood mitigation measures and tree planting schemes •Ensure that the Local Plan sets developments and land use standards that reduce carbon and increase sustainability (subject to proposed Government reforms of the planning system) Stage 3 - Medium - Long term (will require more research and in depth assessment…