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Warwick District Council

… as a new hub for low carbon technology and service industries – representing an economic growth opportunity. Actions could be to: • Continue to encourage and expand inward investment and relocation of innovative low carbon technology enterprises engaged in the low carbon energy, transport and construction sectors • Work with businesses and corporate organisations to initiate and share Circular…

… a climate emergency in June 2019 and made a commitment to reducing carbon emissions across the Council’s own estate and influencing climate action planning, mitigation and adaptation across Warwick District. Development of a Climate Emergency Action Programme is the first step to formalizing an approach over the next decade, which can bring social, environmental and economic benefits…

… be to:  Ensure that the planning system, led by the Local Plan, sets developments and land use standards aimed at reducing carbon emissions and building sustainable communities  The population of the District is likely to increase over the next 10 years, the Local Plan has an important role to play in minimizing the impact on emissions of that increase but in transport and housing  Develop…

… and ambition for Warwick District and work with local communities, institutions and businesses to set realistic carbon and energy saving targets and develop a carbon budget. A regular monitoring system will allow for continuous improvement. 13. It is extremely important to demonstrate that addressing climate change can improve lives in ways that matter to residents. Climate change will likely…

… to be accounted for both in terms of transport and housing. Influence of Planning In the coming decade, Warwick will have to improve the efficiency of all its buildings to reduce the demand for energy. Low carbon and/or renewable heating, energy reduction and an increase in the adoption of energy efficiency technologies in both commercial and domestic buildings will be required. Actions could…