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South Cambridgeshire District Council

… and Zero Carbon Communities grant schemes C5) Support Parish Council and community group projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and move toward the zero-carbon target Four tree-planting schemes were funded through the first round of the Zero Carbon Communities grant. Due to delays caused by Covid planting has been delayed in three of the four schemes and is expected to be completed…

… Members have transitioned to digital agendas (using PDFs and second monitors for those not using the ModGov app) for all Cabinet meetings, with the exception of one Member who has recently joined the Cabinet. 1.9 1. Achieve 45% reduction in GHG emissions from the Council's own estate and operations by 2025 relative to 2018-19 baseline T8 Deliver tree-planting project on our Housing estates…

…. It is likely that the survey will reveal that some trees need to be taken down due to their condition. At least one replacement tree will be planted for each tree removed. We have commenced a programme of “ Formal Estate Inspections “ with Housing Officers, Tenant Inspectors and local residents. These inspections will allow conversations to open up with interested parties about taking care…

… of existing trees and planting additional ones. Our repairs and maintenance contractor has confirmed they are still willing to support the planting of additional trees through the “ social value “ element of their contract. Our grounds maintenance contractor will continue to support us with expert advice and physical labour to plant these trees. In addition, we have reached out to a couple…

… of residents who came forward late last year with an interest in planting trees close to where they live, and we are in discussion with one of our parish councils who have requested permission to plant trees on land belonging to the HRA in collaboration with their local school. The tree-planting work in collaboration with our repairs contractor is part of a wider initiative to understand…