Including the closely related term government.
…, including plans for heat network zoning and implications for Colchester Respond to Government consultations and follow progress of Energy Act Deliver a feasibility study for a new heat network at the University of Essex, which could help decarbonise university buildings, parts of the new Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community and also some Council owned homes Sustainability…
…, that may in turn have other benefits such as acting as carbon stores, mitigate flood events etc. Potential for improvements in adaptation to climate change such as increasing water retention, providing 'cooler areas' to counter extreme temperatures https://www.gov.uk/government/collections /biodiversity-net-gain 3.3 Deliver River restoration project at Cymbeline Meadows…
… and protect our natural environment https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/biodiversity-net-gain https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/biodiversity-net-gain 3.5 Continue to undertake environmental initiatives on our green spaces that benefit biodiversity and impacts on climate change Continue the use of peat free compost for plants in our outdoor…
… and methods for collecting plastic films and flexible plastics (like plastic wrapping, bags) Collection of plastic films is not undertaken by many local authorities but Government trial is taking place nationally with Maldon Council participating so can seek to get learnings about this from them Recycling and Waste Ongoing. Council will have to collect plastic films from April 2027…
… under Government legislation Improved recycling rates in Colchester 5.5 Continue enforcement and education related to littering and fly tipping working with partner organisations and the community Work with Waste Investigations Support & Enforcement (WISE) to help with monitoring and enforcing fines for littering/fly tipping Develop educational campaign materials on tackling…