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Slough Borough Council

… from road transport, and increasing renewable energy supply. The council should act as a leader in the borough to facilitate wider change. Adaptation to the impacts of climate change is also considered high priority. It is highly recommended that the council now undertake a full action prioritisation exercise based on the metrics provided in the plan. Progress against the plan should…

…, sustainable construction, renewable energy sources, and behaviour change o Reducing emissions from transport by promoting sustainable transport, reducing car travel and traffic congestion, and encouraging behaviour change o Reducing consumption of resources, increasing recycling and reducing waste o Supporting council services, residents and businesses to adapt to the impacts of climate…

…. The vision outlines that Slough will be a carbon neutral and sustainable town and addresses the ambition for the borough to become more environmentally friendly, from tackling carbon emissions to improving biodiversity and expanding renewable energy capacity. The Slough 2040 Vision states that Slough will: • Have attractive, green neighbourhoods, which bring people together • Be a globally…

…, to provide a greater quality of life for communities and biodiversity, as well as remove harmful pollutants. Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2006-2026 Policy 8 of the Slough Local Development Framework Core Strategy outlines the need for a reduction in the unnecessary use of non-renewable energy and the vision for energy generation from renewable resources where feasible. Slough…

… have applied the model to various cities and local authorities. Please be aware that SCATTER Pathways applies a calculated electricity factor based on renewable energy generated within the local boundary, which is not applied in the calculation of your area’s inventory. This results in a slightly different starting point for SCATTER pathways compared to the baseline inventory. 1 DECC…