Including the closely related term sustainability.
… regularly, with the most recent having taken place in January 2021. Our Estates & Asset Management have placed increased emphasis on introducing green clauses in leases and other property agreements. As part of the ‘Sustainable North Hertfordshire’, we have worked to develop and support policies that encourage electric vehicle use and other ‘cleaner air’ initiatives. For example, we…
… carried out a consultation to inform the development of an Electric Vehicle Strategy and are looking at options for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. We have committed to using the Section 106 Sustainable Transport Funds we currently hold for measures that encourage cycling and walking as well as public transport. We have made a successful submission for Hitchin to be part…
… of the Intalink Feasibility studies. This is a collaboration between Hertfordshire County Council, bus rail operators, district and borough councils in order to improve the bus network and user experience. This will see bus priority measures in Hitchin from 2022-2023. Letchworth Garden City and Royston have been approved for inclusion in the first round of the Sustainable Travel Towns Programme…
… has been completed. This has identified areas within the district where biodiversity can be encouraged through annual ‘cut and lifts’, wildflower meadows, hedgerows, woodland edge creation and tree planting. NHDC CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY 2021-2026 PAGE 24 Leadership across the district We continue to work within the Hertfordshire Climate Change and Sustainability…