Including the closely related term government.
…. Recommendations 3.1 That Cabinet note the contents of this report and the steps being taken to respond to the Climate Emergency Declaration. 3.2 That Cabinet endorses the approach set out in the report for the development of the action plan and reporting. 3.3 That Cabinet notes the governance structure set out in the report to integrate a fixed term Climate Change Officer into the Clean…
… a commitment to cut emissions to net zero by 2050. The Environment Bill 2020 is one of the government’s key vehicles for delivering the bold vision as set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan. It is part of a step-change in environmental protection and recovery, setting a new and ambitious domestic framework for environmental governance and one, which places greater responsibility…
…). It is estimated that energy saving initiatives will financially benefit the Council by £6million annually by 2050. 4.11 Although the net zero carbon target year is 2050, it is assumed that the majority of interventions could be in place by 2035 as ageing building services and vehicles should be upgraded by this point through routine maintenance. Likewise, the Government plans a ban…
… Resources & Waste Strategy (2018) demonstrates just some of the performance step changes, policy interventions and new solutions now required to contribute to a net zero carbon future. The strategy combines actions with the longer-term policy direction of the Governments 25 Year Environment Plan, setting out the blueprint for eliminating avoidable waste of all kinds by 2050. 4.19 The Council’s…
…-22 supports the promotion of Low Emission Zones and Ultra Low Emission Vehicles in accordance with the West Midlands Strategic Transport Plan. The Council is taking a lead role in the development of the Black Country’s ULEV Strategy and Action Plan, which sets out a series of recommendations for Black Country Councils in order to prepare for the anticipated 2035 Government ban on the sale…