Awareness Raising Ref Commitment Action Measure Responsibility Timescale 1.1 We will demonstrate political leadership for local action on climate change Climate change recognised as a priority within the Corporate Plan. A Corporate plan published. Corporate Management In place Publish annual statement confirming our commitment to tackling climate change Annual progress report on Climate Local commitments published and issued to the Local Government Association, to members and to the community. Sustainability On going 1.2 We will educate and encourage the community on how they can take action on Climate Change to inspire action Promote environmental education programmes through on line and community support Number of environmental education programmes promoted. Number of ‘hits’ on climate change webpages. Number of community groups taking new climate change initiatives. Sustainability Customer Services Neighbourhood Services 2014 Provide a signposting service to relevant support and advice, such as the Energy Saving Trust Contact centre and Customer Service staff trained to understand support services. Number of individuals and groups directed to support and advice services. Sustainability On 1.3 We will promote a low carbon local economy Encourage growth in businesses in Charnwood, in particular through the . Evidence of new ‘green’ businesses in Charnwood as measured by the number of new start-ups and expansions. Regeneration & Economic Development On going
Reducing our Impact on Climate Change Ref Commitment Action Measure Responsibility Timescale 2.1 We will measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the Council Estate Publish a Local Authority Carbon Management Plan which sets a carbon baseline and a carbon reduction target Production of annual greenhouse gas emission report to DECC Sustainability Annual Reduction in carbon emissions from Council activities, compared to target Sustainability All Directorates 2014 We will promote the installation of low carbon technologies in Council buildings Number of assessments undertaken and carbon saving measures implemented as a % of all projects reviewed Property Services On going Integrate grey water systems, rainwater harvesting and water saving measures for all council building projects, where feasible Number of assessments undertaken and carbon saving measures implemented as a % of all projects reviewed Property Services On going Improve the energy efficiency of Council ICS servers and communications equipment Number of virtual servers, Display Interface Users and Client Terminal Machines replaced as part of a rolling programme to virtual facilities. Estimated energy savings as a result of changes. Information & Communication Services 2015 Introduction of watch – 8pm shut down of machines Information & Communication Services 2014 2.2 We will improve the energy performance of our housing Monitor the energy condition of the housing and improve through the installation of insulation measures, retro-fit Housing Business strategy reviewed to reflect the energy efficiency commitment. Landlord Services 2014
schemes and low carbon technologies Number of dwellings benefiting from energy efficiency improvements. Number of people in fuel poverty assisted. Publish SAP/EPC records Number of properties with insulation, retro-fit and low carbon technologies implemented Landlord Services On 2.3 We will use the planning system to encourage a low carbon community Encourage a sustainable pattern of development supported by a low carbon transport infrastructure that encourages walking, cycling and public transport use Adoption of the Core Strategy & monitoring the implementation of policies such as CS17 Sustainable Transport Planning & Regeneration 2014 Developers will be encouraged to build homes and other buildings to high energy standards, with low embodied energy and promote renewable energy Adoption of the Core Strategy & monitoring the implementation of policies such as CS16 Sustainable Construction & Energy when determining applications for development Planning & Regeneration 2014 Promote sustainable design and buildings Identification of exemplar schemes. Number of schemes promoted on website and through social media. Sustainability On going 2.4 We will reduce the impact of car use associated with work and commuting at Charnwood Borough Council Prepare and implement the sustainable travel plan Travel Plan published and communicated Planning Policy 2014 Register with Loughborough Business Partnership Sustainability In place Register with Leicester SHARE – closed web based car share scheme Sustainability 2014
Number of activities and programmes delivered under the Local Sustainable Transport Fund Bid, e.g. Choose How You Move Sport and Active Recreation Team On going Promote infrastructure for low carbon vehicles Pursue an electric charging point programme for the Beehive Car Park and Southfield Road Office Street Scene Sustainability 2014 Promotion of the Government Plug In Car Scheme to increase the take up of ultra-low emission vehicle technologies including electric cars and vans New website information. Sustainability 2014 Assess the feasibility of replacing the Council’s existing fleet with electric vehicles Number of electric vehicles purchased Open Spaces & Cleansing 2017 Implement advance driver training for fleet drivers Number of drivers taking training courses. Open Spaces & Cleansing 2014 Manage journey mileages to increase the efficiency of work travel Number of new software packages introduced. Reduction in mileage as a result of introduction of software. Open Spaces & Cleansing Quarter 2014 Promote the Government Plug In Car Scheme to increase the take up of ultra-low emission vehicle technologies including electric cars and vans New information provided on website. Sustainability Quarter 2014 2.6 We will work with partners to increase efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in vehicles used for contracted out services Carry out Carbon foot printing of fleet services used for Council contracts Carbon footprint established and mitigation plan in place Sustainability Quarter 2014 2.7 We will reduce the amount of waste to landfill in the borough Zero Waste Strategy in place to divert waste from landfill and improve recycling Tonnages of waste sent to landfill as a percentage Cleansing & Open Spaces On going
Replacement of 240 litre bins with 180 litre bins % of properties with 180 litres or smaller bins Cleansing & Open Spaces On going Promote home composting in the borough Number of compost bins and food waste digesters purchased Cleansing and Open Spaces On 2.8 We will increase the of recycling and reuse within the borough Contractors will be expected to achieve a target of 54% household recycling rate Tonnages of waste and recycling as a percentage Cleansing & Open Spaces 2017 Implement waste education / promotional campaigns including through the 'Fresher's Fair' at Loughborough University; Recycling Amnesty in Student areas and ‘Cash for Trash’ Number of programmes and campaigns put in place. Cleansing & Open Spaces Neighbourhood Services On going
Number of planning applications refused on flood risk grounds. 3.3 We will work with communities and businesses to increase resilience to future changes in climate Advise residents on steps to increase resilience, e.g. signing up to flood warning, planting & shade coverage & water usage in the home Number of people signing up to flood warning. Number of residents benefiting from climate change advice. Emergency Planning On going Develop community resilient plans with parish councils Number of new plans prepared. Emergency Planning On going 3.4 We will ensure emergency planning at Charnwood Borough Council are resilient to climate impacts Work with partners to ensure operations, estates, assets and equipment are resilient to climate change / severe weather Test emergency plans Emergency Planning On going 3.5 We will ensure that Council open spaces and habitat are well adapted to the changing climate Protect and enhance native species and habitats to prepare for potential losses Number of priority actions in the Open Spaces Strategy implemented. Cleansing and Open Spaces On Adoption of the Core Strategy & monitoring the implementation of policies such as CS11 Landscape and Countryside, CS12 Green Infrastructure and CS13 Biodiversity and Geodiversity Planning and Regeneration On going Promote the planting of trees and vegetation that prevent rapid water run-off and therefore protect areas from flooding Number of priority actions in the Open Spaces Strategy implemented. Cleansing and Open Spaces On Explore the potential for the use of waste wood from council owned land and operations Number of priority actions in the Open Spaces Strategy implemented. Cleansing and Open Spaces On going Support the implementation of the Leicestershire Biodiversity Action Plan Number of priority actions in the Open Spaces Strategy implemented. Cleansing and Open Spaces On going
3.7 We will promote active lifestyles to encourage healthy and carbon lifestyles through the delivery sport and physical activity projects Promote cycling, walking, and running and other physical activity Engage with 20 workplaces and 200 participants annually Sport and Active Recreation Team On going Deliver 6 campaign weeks and achieve 600 new participants in sport and physical activity annually Sport and Active Recreation Team On Deliver the sky ride local programme to workplaces and families Deliver 10 led and achieve 300 participants annually and Active Recreation Team On going Develop and promote new and existing walking initiatives Development of 2 new walking groups, achieve 90 regular walkers and train 10 walk leaders with total attendances of 2500 annually Sport and Active Recreation Team On 3.8 We will support healthy and ethical local food initiatives. Promote the allotment scheme and community fruit and vegetable schemes Number of new allotment schemes introduced. Number of community fruit and vegetable schemes introduced. Sustainability On going Promote and support the Loughborough Farmers Market Number of businesses participating in the Farmers Market. Increasing the number of businesses participating in the Farmers Market. Sustaining the same number of businesses in the Farmers Market. Sustainability On Promote and support fair trade Information provided on website Sustainability On