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Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

… Environment Working Group which will seek to implement this Action Plan and co-ordinate the Council’s response to Climate Change. 2 Environment Strategy: Vision 2.1 Oadby and Wigston Borough Council is committed to making a positive impact to improve the environmental sustainability of the Borough. 3 Environment Strategy: Objectives 3.1 The Council has identified four key objectives…

… in the Corporate Plan. The Corporate Plan is a living document and can be updated to include further environmental actions in its annual review. 5 Local Plan 2011-2031 5.1 The Borough Council adopted its Local Plan in April 2019 which sets out the approach to delivering the sustainable growth and development in the Borough. The Local Plan seeks to ensure that all new development within the Borough…

…, whether it is new build or conversion, is required to illustrate the highest standards of design and construction. It requires all development to respect local history, character and vernacular, whilst incorporating measures to conserve energy, achieve sustainable energy generation and minimise waste. It requires a development to contribute towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions; reducing…

… flood risk, both existing and future; and, achieving sustainable waste management. 5.2 The Local Plan seeks to actively encourage travel planning, working from home, cycling, walking and access to fast, frequent and affordable public transport. Whilst encouraging the reduction of private car use, it seeks to improve the highway network within the Borough to ensure as reliable and free…

… measures in new developments brought forward through regeneration projects - ongoing 6 RE2: Encouraging Sustainable Transport This action relates to providing opportunities for the use of sustainable transport. This includes:  negotiation and liaison with developers in the consideration of planning applications  installation of electric car charging points in town centres/car…