Including 4 closely related terms such as develop, development, and sustainability.
… responsibility for the personal choices in our everyday lives. That’s all any of us can be expected to do. And it is those everyday choices that add up” Dr Jon Copley, University of Southampton This plan sets out the role that the District Council can play in encouraging this collective action, from ensuring that local plans support sustainable development, to working in partnership with other…
… for climate change measures that can secured in the short/ medium term under current policy 2022 Increased funding secured to support climate change adaptation and mitigation measures. Scope for developer contributions is limited by the viability of development. Head of Development Services We will introduce a locally focussed Climate Change and Sustainable Design Supplementary Planning…
… of Transformation Place shaping 2.2 We will reduce transport-related emissions by encouraging sustainable development As part of the next review of the Local Plan, consider further opportunities for supporting electric vehicles as well as ensuring that future developments are well[1] connected to bus routes and walking and cycling networks Policies reviewed to see if updates are required…
…, but we must also be realistic about what the district council can and cannot do. We need everyone to come together to play their part if we are going to meet the ambitious target of becoming Net Zero. We also need government to continue to build sustainability into key policies and laws such as the National Planning Policy Framework and Building Control Regulations. We need partners…
… emissions from Council vehicles Reduce emissions from Council buildings Look at generating green energy for Council buildings Increase tree cover and improve nature Reduce carbon emissions from our waste and recycling service Consider Climate Change in all Council decisions and policies Tackle fuel poverty and reduce emissions from homes Support sustainable travel and development…