… that are based on a series of new strategies that the Council will be launching in early 2021 (including strategies on achieving net zero carbon; climate resilience and urban greening; waste and recycling; transport; and the new Local Plan). This Green City Action Plan sets out the initial steps that the Council will undertake to become a Green City and fulfil its obligations after declaring a Climate…
… Leadership and Strategic Approach Establishing a Pathway to Net Zero Carbon Building Climate Resilience across Southend Future Generations Building Partnerships 3 Focus Area Overview: Green City Action Plan Focus Area One: Leadership and Strategic Approach To create the necessary leadership framework across the Council that will enable…
… where we need to take further action in the future. Focus Area Two: Establishing a Pathway to Net Zero Carbon To ensure that we create a clear pathway for our borough to achieve and support national net zero carbon targets. Our work will focus on the actions we can take to improve the energy performance of our own estate (including South Essex Homes properties) and how we can influence others…
… (including local communities, residents and businesses) to support our ambition to become a net zero borough. Focus Area Three: Building Climate Resilience across Southend To build and increase the climate resilience of Southend’s urban landscape and coastline. We will identify how a proactive approach to climate resilience and urban greening can result in avoided costs from the future impacts…
… authorities play an important role in supporting the delivery of net zero carbon targets. We are able to drive and influence emissions reductions in the wider borough through the services we deliver, our role as community leaders and a major employer, and via our regulatory and strategic functions. We must develop a net-zero carbon plan that focuses on emissions that we control and influence (buildings…