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Blackpool Borough Council

…’s has significantly reduced our emissions, and new government policy is set to continue this trend. Locally, we have a strong public transport system, with low levels of car ownership, and overall energy consumption is lower than in areas with large-scale manufacturing businesses. This means that the share of emissions coming from domestic energy use in Blackpool is above the Lancashire…

… over 80% of vehicles using Blackpool’s roads. The town also experiences high volumes of visitors coming by car, with the number of passengers arriving at Blackpool North exceeding 120,000 per 28-day period in busy summer months. However, Blackpool’s public transport system and compact scale means that 23% of trips taken whilst in Blackpool on holiday are by bus or tram, compared to 5% across…

… Manager; Strategy and Climate Manager Reduced pollution and emissions from combustion engines 26. BTS electrification/support round two of ZEBRA work/ Implement Bus Service Improvement Plan to encourage use of public transport Both Managing Director, Blackpool Transport TBC – Karen checking with James C Transport Policy Manager Public transport supporting net zero transition 27. Explore…

… themes 8 Housing 9 Buildings and the Built Environment 10 Transport, Getting Around and Digital 11 Power and Heat 12 Cleansing, Food, Water and Waste 13 Community Leadership, Communication and Involvement 14 Working With Others 15 Business 16 Natural Environment 17 Building Knowledge, Capacity and Financial Resources 18 Checking our progress 19 Blackpool’s Climate Emergency: Action Plan 20…

…, but with public administration and food and beverage production also generating significant amounts, reflecting the makeup of Blackpool’s economy. Transport carbon emissions have remained virtually unchanged over the last 15 years, with 74% of current emissions coming from Petrol and Diesel cars, and most of the rest from Light and Heavy Goods Vehicles. All of these issues need to be addressed…