Addressing climate change
Addressing climate change and enhancing the natural environment and local character
Guiding principles
- Protecting our countryside and enhancing the diversity of plant and animal life
- Protecting our waters, rivers and coast
- Reducing carbon emissions and adapting to our changing climate
- Delivering high-quality developments that respect local character
We will
- Protect and enhance plant and animal life, especially in our downland, river, coastal and marshland habitats.
- Ensure our parks and green spaces are accessible and maintained in ways that benefit local people and wildlife.
- Hold water companies to account for the quality of our drinking water, rivers and coastal waters.
- Reduce the council’s carbon emissions and engage with our communities to support reductions in emissions across the district.
- Help minimise the damaging effects of climate change, working with nature and landowners.
- Ensure new developments are well designed, enhance heritage and local character, are energy efficient and make maximum use of renewable energy.
- Improve recycling rates and work with voluntary groups to help people repair and reuse their household goods and appliances.
Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
- Clean water and sanitation
- Affordable and clean energy
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Responsible consumption and production
- Climate action
- Life below water
- Life on land
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