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Burnley Borough Council

… to a low carbon future in a changing climate taking full account of flood risk and coastal change” and “shape places in ways that contribute to radical reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, minimise vulnerability and improve resilience, encourage the reuse of existing resources, including the conversion existing buildings; and support renewable and low carbon energy and associated infrastructure…

… Selective Licensing Schemes, Landlord Accreditation and the Private Rented Sector Forum to improve the management and condition of privately rented homes across the borough. 5.53 The Council’s business support team work closely with the East Lancashire Chamber Low Carbon Project and other programmes encouraging Burnley businesses to adapt new low carbon technologies and move to net zero…

… planning permission. 3.16 Climate Change is identified as one of the “Key Issues and Challenges” and reflected in the Plan’s Objectives, in particular Objective 1: Delivering Sustainable Growth “To minimise the adverse impacts of climate change to support growth to meet the need for jobs, homes and services in the context of moving towards a low carbon economy and stemming population decline…

…. Growth will be managed so that its takes place in the most appropriate locations, promotes the re-use of previously developed land and buildings, energy efficiency and sustainable design; and encourages the use of decentralised and renewable or low carbon energy sources” (pg.29). 3.17 The Local Plan addresses climate change through a number of policies including those that seek to reduce…

…, is the reuse of existing buildings. 5.34 Manufacturing processes and business operations in general can also play a significant role in reducing emissions by using more efficient machinery and equipment, utilising green energy alternatives and in the development of low carbon technologies. Burnley Council’s role 5.35 The Council has a role as planning and housing authority and as a partner…