Including the closely related term government.
… development and seeking financial support for projects to enhance our environment and assist in reaching our carbon neutral target. • We will promote our beautiful environment and rich biodiversity, and Torridge District as a beacon for sustainability, community action and green opportunities. • We will work with Central Government and Devon County Council to contribute at a local level…
… to the challenge While this plan sets out TDC’s road map to carbon neutrality, we recognise that we need to integrate climate change and sustainability into the heart of our governance and processes. In order to achieve this we have implemented the following: Strategic Plan In October 2020 the Full Council adopted a revised Strategic Plan for 2020-20238. This made a commitment to ‘Our Environment…
… ensuring that climate change and biodiversity is at the heart of our governance and processes. • Seek carbon reduction and energy efficiency across the existing Council asset base, looking at options for solar generation, ground and air source heating, biomass and other technologies. • Review the North Devon and Torridge Local Plan to ensure that it remains relevant for good development…
… that unlocks investment and opportunity, protects our important natural assets and helps to create strong and resilient communities. • Be responsive to erosion risks and work in partnership for the protection of our coastal assets and communities. Management and Governance Members are at the heart of decision making at TDC, and a Member Lead for the Climate has been assigned, and is tasked…
… our actions and priorities over the coming years. We will regularly report on the effectiveness of our actions and demonstrate achievements. The Government regularly publishes Local Authority and regional carbon dioxide emissions national statistics9. These provide the most reliable and consistent breakdown of estimates of CO2 emissions across the country using nationally available datasets…