Including the closely related term sustainability.
… greater car access. The council will encourage other mitigating actions, including offset measures and encouraging more sustainable travel arrangements. Housing The council is committed to investment in its own housing stock, which represents 18% of the city’s total stock. Council housing is currently rated at C for energy efficiency, compared to D for housing as a whole following extensive…
… in regards to its own council housing build programme and will commit to a minimum standard of a B rating. The Leeds Standard is resulting in an over 80% reduction in carbon, compared to the average home, with a £500 saving in energy costs. The council’s own planning policies encourage high levels of energy efficiency and broader sustainability. The council’s position, however, is undermined…
… by national policies. The council therefore asks for the restitution of the Code for Sustainable Homes which would require all new homes to be built to level 6 in future. The council’s main area of housing growth is the city centre. The council is committed to bringing forward 20,000 new homes within an expanded city centre which minimise heating requirements and car usage, creating an exemplar…
…. Consumerism, Food and Waste The amount and type of goods that people buy and the food they choose to eat is a matter of personal choice. Government, local and national, together with industry, can however better inform people of the impact of those choices. There is also a role in making more sustainable choices easily available and attractive, as seen increasingly in restaurants…
… carbon offsetting fund that would benefit the city. TRAV: Investment in sustainable travel infrastructure. TOWN: Transforming our town centres to support public transport and active travel 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% TOOL HYHO HYVE INCE MEALS CAZD TREE WILD OFFS TRAV TOWN Strongly support Support No opinion Don't support No answer 17 18…