Including the closely related term government.
… tax. In April 2024, the council carried out activity for Earth Day (22nd April). This work included social media posts, TikTok video, risk assessment, a litter pick at West Suffolk House (in which five members of staff took part). 6 Workstream Strategic Action Task Update Influence and respond to the future government Recycling and Waste Strategy for England…
… retrofit: “Continue bids for funding from the Government and others to reduce emissions across all housing markets and to deliver improvements in energy efficiency particularly focusing on low-income households and vulnerable residents, working with partners across Suffolk.” The Housing Strategy is due to be agreed in September 2024. Housing improvement loans scheme. ONGOING: A scoping…
…, ecosystem services and in particular Green Infrastructure (GI) and Biodiversity Net- Gain (BNG). ONGOING: Planning team undertakes regular training as required. In December 2023, guidance notes for Biodiversity Net-Gain were published by Government and reviewed by the team. Mandatory BNG is now in force and training is ongoing for officers. We will continue to monitor the impacts of the new…
… with the effects of climate change – such as flooding and its cumulative impact. ONGOING: The emerging local plan includes policies relating to climate change adaptations. Officers will continue to monitor progress through the examination considering any new government policy which might emerge on this. NEW ACTION: Facilitate and improve active travel. Continue to develop planning…
… from Abbeycroft Leisure compared to 2022-23. A review of all leisure centres is currently underway to identify building improvements that will address emissions. The council had identified a range of improvements and made an application to the Government’s swimming pool fund in 2023-24 14 Workstream Strategic Action Task Update but was only awarded £35,000 to deliver some filtration…