… to wake up and realise that we need to act quickly to protect our home and our future. As a Local Authority, we have a vital role to play in achieving national net zero targets. The Council as an anchor organisation is uniquely placed to provide vision and leadership to local communities by raising awareness, influencing behaviour, and being a driver for local action that makes a real…
…. Essex County Council is committed to taking action on climate change - to lead the way and inspire other authorities to follow’. Nationally, Government has set out its net zero target by 2050, this is set out in law through the Climate Change Act 2008. The Climate Change Act 2008 will set out policy change through the Sixth Carbon Budget, providing advice to ministers on the volume of greenhouse…
… with a shift to net- zero carbon by 2030; →To improve our flood resilience and defences, to protect the land and homes in the District. → To lead by example as a local authority and encourage local businesses, residents and parishes to make positive changes; → To give our younger people a voice by launching the Our Home, Our Future, community engagement group; → To challenge perceptions…
… the powers and resources to make all carbon reduction targets possible. Maldon District Council is committed but it needs a fair and inclusive transition to net zero; → Finally, we must look outward and ensure Maldon District’s Climate Annual Action Plan is aligned to Essex County Council’s Climate Action Commission, Transport East, and links in with the Districts’ and Boroughs’ Climate Group…
… that are economically viable, environmentally sound and protect public health. 4. Be a Council that leads by example We will: ⁻ Reduce energy use in the Council estate; ⁻ Procure services from companies who demonstrate sustainability and support net zero carbon; ⁻ Require deliveries to come by electric vehicles and machinery; ⁻ Implement a staff travel plan; ⁻ Continue…