Including the closely related terms trees, planting, and tree planting.
… and replanting with different tree species. We will need to prioritise this work before we can explore new tree planting projects. There may be opportunities for partnerships with other parties. We have worked with a number of Parish Councils who have funded the establishment of feature trees. Our planned actions Action Develop an agreed approach to off-setting that explores local opportunities…
… of council operations in 2021/22. We operate a varied fleet of 213 vehicles which includes cars, vans and minibuses, as well as more specialist heavy goods vehicles. Most fleet emissions are from the heavier diesel vehicles. We own the majority of our fleet, although it includes hire and lease vehicles too. We also have some 600 items of plant and machinery, e.g. lawn mowers and hedge trimmers…
… to the longer term certainty over our depot sites. Alongside investigations into our future depot provision, we are also looking to identify a new waste transfer station to reduce the distance travelled by waste vehicles. We are currently exploring options for battery powered handheld plant. We are setting up equipment trials to inform future replacement decisions. Our planned actions Action Develop…
… a Council fleet/ plant decarbonisation plan Decision to be made on future council depot Introduce interventions to increase the efficiency of our existing vehicles Consider decarbonisation of highways fleet in future renewal of the maintenance contract Investigate installing electric vehicle charging points at Irwell Road Intermediate Care Centre to support electrification of lease vehicles…
… Outcome Structured route to decarbonise council vehicle fleet (and plant) Ability to plan investment for refuelling facilities Less polluting fleet and vehicle use Decarbonisation of highways fleet Establish potential to upgrade lease cars to electric Timescale Short/ Medium Short / Medium Short/ Medium Medium/ Long Short Lead Directorate Env & Transport Env &…