Including the closely related term sustainability.
… proposed Budget for 2022/23 has set aside additional funding to be aligned to Corporate Plan priority activities. The updated Capital Programme also now includes a £500,000 fund to provide finance to enhance the sustainability on capital projects, including the Council’s fleet. In response to the declaration of the nature and climate change emergency and the clear links to improved sustainability…
… in several experts on a range of issues, all of which has fed into the development of a draft Greener Housing Strategy. The draft Strategy will be finalised during Spring this year. Working is on going to adopt a Climate Change SPD for all new development setting standards for development, this work will feed into the Local Plan Part 2 review. iv. Waste and Sustainable Resources The Action…
… Plan sets out under this theme actions to ensure that the impact of construction phase of development is minimised, and sustainable materials are used. Organisationally the steps we are taking to minimise waste as well as reduce the amount of illegal disposal of waste across the District. The new Waste Strategy will target an overall reduction in household waste, a substantial increase…
… in materials recycled, and a decrease in waste disposed via landfill and incineration. These are all actions which will reduce overall emissions and damage to the natural environment within in the District. v. Energy The Action Plan sets out under this theme key actions to reduce energy consumption within our own estate and to ensure that new machinery is powered by sustainable means…
… The Action Plan sets out how the organisation is championing our climate journey and ensure that in everything they do, they consider the impact on the climate. The actions include how we will continue to encourage hybrid way of working to minimise non-essential travel and use our purchasing powers to ensure that we buy sustainable products and drive sustainability through contracts. 5…