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London Borough of Lambeth

… neutrality. The council, partners, residents and businesses will all need to work together to achieve this broader goal, therefore we will hold citizen’s assembly and process of stakeholder engagement to agree how we will achieve this ambition. However, the council is already looking at how it can use its powers to help Lambeth transition to a low carbon future. Our new transport strategy, published…

… later this year, will set out how we will improve public transport, introduce liveable neighbourhoods to improve walking and cycling and local environmental quality, and put electric vehicle infrastructure in place. Our revised Local Plan will introduce exacting environmental standards for new developments; will increase the quantum of zero carbon development in the borough, and will drive…

… significant improvements in air quality. In addition, the Local Plan will increase moves to sustainable transport modes through appropriate parking standards in new developments, with zero parking wherever possible. The impact of these plans are not covered in detail here, but will be reflected in the borough wide carbon reduction plan we develop with residents, businesses and partners over the next…

…  Incorporated as part of the Civic Centre improvements Transport 2.1 Only ultra-low emission vehicles to be leased by 2022 Management Board  We will significantly reduce the use of vehicles for council business. Where possible we will replace with sustainable transport. This will be reflected in a revised essential car use policy and a review of current vehicle leases.  Any essential…

… vehicles will be ultra-low emission, such as electric, by 2022  This will be reviewed in 2019 and by 2020 there will be fewer cars used to deliver council services by staff. 2.2.1 Sustainable travel for work journeys Environment  We will significantly increase the use of bikes, public transport and walking for work journeys. There will be a re- launch of the pool bike scheme…