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… and they will need to be matched by solid leadership from central government and significant changes across our communities. Technological, societal and economic conditions within the next decade will provide opportunities which we will need to realise and challenges we will need to overcome, whilst fully recognising that we have to do things differently and faster. Cherwell is well placed to lead…
…, so our business processes, culture and governance systematically drive lower-carbon outcomes. A role for everyone The council’s vision and values recognise the importance of climate action to our strategic priorities. Delivering our commitments will require improving all our staff services and embedding the skills, tools and culture to ensure that: All our staff have the tools to play…
… acknowledging needed changes from central government and wider society. …in partnership Together with the Leaders and Chief Executives of all Local Authorities in Oxfordshire, we have committed to join together to tackle the Climate Emergency. level of control we have as a district council: Direct control e.g. council estate Strong influence e.g. outsourced contacts, planning decisions Influence…
…: Supporting a local zero- carbon energy system that moves away from reliance on global fossil fuels Enhancing digital connectivity Investment The future will not be built on business-as-usual decision making. Central government is reviewing policies and re-prioritising funding, and we will need to do that same. We will support investment in full fibre connectivity across Cherwell as a preference to new…
…. Moving to a zero-carbon Cherwell will also require substantial new investment – from the private sector and central government. The Cherwell Industrial Strategy and energy and transport innovation projects will help to de- risk business models to attract private investment. There will be roles for new partnerships on investment and ownership models. 10 What we want to achieve Waste…