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Uttlesford District Council

… the lowest population density of any district or borough in Essex with high levels of car ownership and a restricted extent of public transport, especially in the more rural areas. All these are challenges to achieving sustainable development. Appendix 1 at the end of the strategy proposes ways for residents, communities, businesses, schools and visitors to reduce their carbon footprint and Help…

… and procurement Behaviour change: Making it easy for people to make sustainable choices Water: Reduce consumption, protect water resources from pollution Green economy: Attracting more sustainable businesses to Uttlesford and helping existing ones save energy and be more sustainable Travel & transport: Providing alternatives to the petrol/diesel car Development: Zero carbon buildings…

… to discourage private car use • Nature based approach to design to incorporate green infrastructure requirements Making new and existing homes and buildings energy efficient will play a major role in reducing the district’s carbon emissions. The new communities we create or those we improve need to support sustainable living that reduces the need for travel, improves health and protects…

… and stakeholder organisations to ensure policies and programmes and legislation to enable delivery and sustained change. Climate Change response is happening alongside other competing priorities including health, economic downturn, sustainable economic growth, devolution of local government, adjusting to EU transition and species loss. This strategy needs to consider the juxtaposition of climate…

… measures to deliver wider sustainable development, provide sustainable transport infrastructure, improve air quality, protect biodiversity and habitats and promote and improve environmental stewardship, reduce fuel poverty and improve the standard of housing. Actions will link into other strategies including the District Growth Strategy and further develop the green economy in the district…