Our Climate Action Plan 2023-26 has been produced to direct delivery of the Climate Strategy. It is a live document and subject to change. Action planning for 2027-2030 will be presented in due course taking into consideration progress on the present Climate Action Plan 2023-26 and changes in technology.
Outcome 1. The built environment will be net zero and climate resilient
Objective 1.1 Mass retrofit of existing buildings
| Action | KPI | Co-benefit 1 | Co-benefit 2 | Co-benefit 3 | Cost | Carbon impact | Delivery | Lead | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access government funding to decarbonise private housing such as HUG2 | Applications submitted either in partnership or standalone | Health & wellbeing – Reduced fuel poverty | Economy – improved household finances | Economy – job creation | £ | High | Ongoing | Climate Team | In Progress |
| Fund energy efficiency measures in community assets through CIL, UKSPF | Carbon footprint reports and action plans for community assets produced. Interventions implemented. | Society – community brought together | Economy – money retained in local economy | Resilience – security in energy supply (less power cuts) | £££ | High | Ongoing | Climate Team, Regeneration Team, Planning Team | In Progress |
| Use Environmental Health enforcement mechanisms to improve private sector rented accommodation | Minimum of 5 homes per year improved because of licensing or statutory notices being served | Health & wellbeing – Reduced fuel poverty | Economy – improved household finances | Society – reduced inequalities | £ | Medium | Ongoing | Environmental Health | In Progress |
| Work with Parish and Town Councils and other Community groups to engage and educate residents | Minimum of five parish and town councils supported to create climate action plans per year | Society – community brought together | Environment – reduced greenhouse gas emissions | Economy – money retained in local economy | £ | Medium | Ongoing | Climate Team | In Progress |
| Train Energy Champions to work with communities | 10 Energy Champions trained | Economy – improved household finances | Health & wellbeing – Reduced fuel poverty | Society – community brought together | ££ | Low | 23/24 – 24/25 | Climate Team | In Progress |
| Fund businesses’ decarbonisation plans with capital grants for net zero infrastructure | 50 businesses supported to report their carbon footprint and create carbon reduction action plans | Economy – lower energy costs | Economy – improved business efficiency | Economy – opportunities for local investment | £££ | High | 23/24 – 24/25 | Climate Team, Regeneration Team | To Start |
| Support Retrofit Skills Partnership | Convene or actively participate in a local retrofit skills partnership | Economy – job creation | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | Economy – money retained in local economy | £ | Low | Ongoing | Climate Team, Regeneration Team | In Progress |
| Run a series of community engagement events to raise awareness and demystify retrofitting | Host one retrofitting awareness event per year | Economy – improved household finances | Society – community brought together | Health & wellbeing – Reduced fuel poverty | ££ | Low | Ongoing | Climate Team | To Start |
| Retrofit Rother District Council operational assets to EPC C or above | Operational assets retrofitted to EPC C | Society – improved public sector finances | Economy – money retained in local economy | Environment – reduced greenhouse gas emissions | £££ | High | Ongoing | Asset Management Team | In Progress |
| Replace gas boilers in Rother District Council operational assets for low-carbon heating sources at end of life | No new gas boilers in operational assets from 26/27 | Society – improved public sector finances | Economy – job creation | Economy – improved business efficiency | ££ | High | 26/27 | Asset Management Team | To Start |
| Retrofit Rother District Council-owned accommodation to EPC C or above | All RDC owned accommodation rated EPC C or above | Society – reduced inequalities | Economy – lower energy costs | Economy – improved household finances | ££ | Medium | 25/26 | Housing Team | In Progress |
| Replace gas boilers in Rother District Council-owned accommodation for low-carbon heating sources at end-of-life | No new gas boilers in RDC accommodation from 2025 onwards | Society – reduced inequalities | Economy – lower energy costs | Economy – improved household finances | ££ | Medium | 25/26 | Housing Team | In Progress |
| New Local Plan – refurbishment energy standards set through policy | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | Economy – lower energy costs | Health & wellbeing – Reduced fuel poverty | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Policy Team | In Progress |
| New Local Plan – reuse of buildings rather than demolition encouraged and supported through policy | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Environment – reduced waste going to landfill | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | Economy – opportunities for local investment | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Policy Team | In Progress |
Objective 1.2 New buildings are net zero or carbon negative
| Action | KPI | Co-benefit 1 | Co-benefit 2 | Co-benefit 3 | Cost | Carbon impact | Delivery | Lead | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Local Plan – best practice net zero standards for new buildings to be set through policy | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Society – reduced inequalities | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | Environment – creation of more attractive public spaces | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Policy Team | In Progress |
| Require Council-led developments to meet best practice net zero standards | Introduce Council-led Development Policy | Economy – lower energy costs | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | Environment – improved green spaces | £ | High | 23/24 – 24/25 | Regeneration Team, Policy and Projects Team | To Start |
Outcome 2. The need to travel will be reduced, those that do so will be on foot, bike, public transport, or EV
Objective 2.1 Sustainable forms of transport are supported through the planning system
| Action | KPI | Co-benefit 1 | Co-benefit 2 | Co-benefit 3 | Cost | Carbon impact | Delivery | Lead | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Plan – Development Strategy to plan spatially to reduce reliance on personal vehicles through town and village networks and clusters | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | Health & wellbeing – reduced noise pollution | Society – reduced inequalities | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Policy Team | In Progress |
| Local Plan – Live Well Locally concept to be an Overall Priority, informing the spatial strategy, site selection and development design. | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | Health & wellbeing – reduced noise pollution | Economy – opportunities for local investment | £ | High | 25/26 | Climate Team and Planning Team | In Progress |
| Work with Local Transport Authority and Transport for the Southeast to ensure Rother’s interests are met | Actively participate in partnership, corporate comms | Society – reduced inequalities | Society – community brought together | Health & wellbeing – opportunities for physical activity | £ | High | Ongoing | Climate Team and Planning Team | In Progress |
Objective 2.2 Facilitate the transition to low/zero carbon vehicles
| Action | KPI | Co-benefit 1 | Co-benefit 2 | Co-benefit 3 | Cost | Carbon impact | Delivery | Lead | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide infrastructure to switch RDC fleet to EV | Staff home charging policy introduced, Access to EV charger confirmed | Economy – improved business efficiency | Society – improved public sector finances | Economy – opportunities for local investment | ££ | Low | 25/26 | Asset Management Team, HR Team | To Start |
| Switch RDC fleet to EV upon lease renewal | Fleet switched to electric | Economy – improved business efficiency | Society – improved public sector finances | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | £££ | Medium | 26/27 | Asset Management Team | To Start |
| EV charging infrastructure installed at Council offices to support fleet and staff transition to EVs | Minimum of 3 EV chargers available to staff on site | Society – reduced inequalities | Economy – improved business efficiency | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | ££ | Medium | 25/26 | Asset Management Team | In Progress |
| Pool electric bicycles made available for staff use | Pool electric bikes purchased or hired | Health & wellbeing – opportunities for physical activity | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | Society – improved public sector finances | £ | Low | 25/26 | HR Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| Pool EVs made available for staff use | Pool EV available for staff | Society – improved public sector finances | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | Society – reduced inequalities | ££ | Low | 25/26 | HR Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| Refuse vehicles switched to low-carbon fuel | Refused vehicles switched to low-carbon fuel | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | Economy – opportunities for local investment | £££ | High | 26/27 | Joint Waste Management Team | To Start | |
| Salary sacrifice scheme for EVs promoted to all Staff | Staff benefit introduced | Society – reduced inequalities | Economy – improved household finances | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | £ | Medium | 25/26 | HR Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| Install EV charging infrastructure in RDC carparks | Six RDC car parks across the District with EV chargers installed | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | Society – reduced inequalities | Society – community brought together | £ | Medium | 23/24 – 24/25 | Policy and Projects Team, Neighbourhood Services, Climate Team | In Progress |
| Encourage businesses to install EV charging | 10 businesses installed EV charging on-site through Shared Prosperity Funding | Economy – improved business efficiency | Economy – job creation | Society – reduced inequalities | £ | High | 23/24 – 24/25 | Regeneration Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| Support businesses to switch to LZC fleet | 5 businesses transitioned to Low/Zero Carbon fleet | Economy – improved business efficiency | Economy – job creation | Society – reduced inequalities | ££ | High | 23/24 – 24/25 | Regeneration Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| Encourage homeowners to install EV charging points through collective buying | Annual collective buying scheme supported by the Council | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | Economy – improved household finances | Society – reduced inequalities | £ | Medium | Ongoing | Climate Team | In Progress |
Objective 2.3 A programme of activities to promote active travel across the district
| Action | KPI | Co-benefit 1 | Co-benefit 2 | Co-benefit 3 | Cost | Carbon impact | Delivery | Lead | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promote behaviour change to encourage active travel through corporate communications | Internal and External RDC Comms, participation in events | Health & wellbeing – opportunities for physical activity | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | Health & wellbeing – reduced noise pollution | £ | Medium | Ongoing | Sports Team, Climate Team | In Progress |
| Climate Awareness Training introduced for all RDC staff | RDC Certified as Gold Level Carbon Literate Organisation | Society – community brought together | Economy – improved business efficiency | Health & wellbeing – opportunities for physical activity | ££ | Medium | Ongoing | Climate Team | In Progress |
Outcome 3. The district will produce less waste and a thriving circular economy.
Objective 3.1 Reduced consumption of resources and waste
| Action | KPI | Co-benefit 1 | Co-benefit 2 | Co-benefit 3 | Cost | Carbon impact | Delivery | Lead | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDC Scope 1&2 emissions reduced by 50% year-on-year from 19/20 baseline | Reduce RDC Scope 1&2 emissions by 50% year-on-year from 19/20 baseline | Economy – lower energy costs | Economy – improved business efficiency | Economy – money retained in local economy | £££ | Medium | Ongoing | Climate Team | In Progress |
| Introduce an Environmental Management System to provide a framework for Council resource consumption and waste | Environmental Management System introduced to provide a framework for Council resource consumption and waste | Economy – improved business efficiency | Environment – reduced waste going to landfill | Society – improved public sector finances | ££ | Medium | 25/26 | Climate Team | To Start |
| Introduce a decision-making tool that includes carbon impacts | Decision-making tool adopted by the Council | Society – reduced inequalities | Society – improved public sector finances | Economy – improved business efficiency | £ | Low | 23/24 – 24/25 | Climate Team, Policy and Projects Team | In Progress |
| Promote behaviour change to reduce waste through corporate communications | Internal and External RDC Comms, participation in events | Environment – reduced waste going to landfill | Economy – improved household finances | Health & wellbeing – improved dietary health | £ | Medium | Ongoing | Climate Team | In Progress |
| Reduce paper usage at the Council by 50% on 2023 usage by 2026 | Reduced paper usage at the Council by 50% on 2023 usage by 2026 | Environment – reduced waste going to landfill | Economy – improved business efficiency | Society – improved public sector finances | £ | Low | 25/26 | Climate Team | To Start |
| Incorporating sustainable food principles in council catering and at Council-run events where possible | Policy Introduced | Economy – money retained in local economy | Health & wellbeing – improved dietary health | Resilience – food security (security in local food supply) | £ | Low | 23/24 – 24/25 | Climate Team, Policy and Projects Team | To Start |
| Eliminate single-use plates and cutlery from council catering | Policy for reusable plates and cutlery introduced | Environment – reduced waste going to landfill | Economy – improved business efficiency | £ | Low | 23/24 – 24/25 | Climate Team, Policy and Projects Team, Facilities | To Start | |
| Improve procurement policies for operational resources | Policy Introduced | Environment – reduced waste going to landfill | Economy – improved business efficiency | Economy – money retained in local economy | £ | Low | 23/24 – 24/25 | Climate Team, Policy and Projects Team | In Progress |
| Encourage businesses to consider their Scope 3 emissions through decarbonising businesses project and UKSPF Grants | Decarbonising local businesses project established – 50 businesses with decarbonisation plans | Economy – improved business efficiency | Economy – money retained in local economy | Society – community brought together | £ | High | Ongoing | Regeneration Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| Encouraging residents to choose sustainable, local food and to reduce meat consumption through corporate communications messages | Internal and External RDC Comms, host one annual event and participation in external events | Economy – money retained in local economy | Health & wellbeing – improved dietary health | Resilience – food security (security in local food supply) | £ | Medium | Ongoing | Regeneration Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| Work with local voluntary and community groups and other partners to promote sustainable food practices to local businesses | Create a network for B2B, visitors and residents | Health & wellbeing – improved dietary health | Economy – money retained in local economy | Resilience – food security (security in local food supply) | £ | Medium | Ongoing | Regeneration Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| New Local Plan – seek reuse and recycling of construction materials and waste | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Environment – reduced waste going to landfill | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | Society – community brought together | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Policy Team | In Progress |
| New Local Plan – water resources minimised. Rain & grey water recycling required through policy | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Environment – reduced flood risk | Environment – improved green spaces | Environment – improved green spaces | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Policy Team | In Progress |
| New Local Plan – require space for food-growing in new development through policy | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Resilience – food security (security in local food supply) | Health & wellbeing – improved dietary health | Society – community brought together | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Policy Team | In Progress |
Objective 3.2 Increased repair, reuse and recycling of goods and materials
| Action | KPI | Co-benefit 1 | Co-benefit 2 | Co-benefit 3 | Cost | Carbon impact | Delivery | Lead | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduce residential food waste collections | Weekly food waste collections introduced | Environment – reduced waste going to landfill | Economy – improved household finances | Society – reduced inequalities | £££ | High | 25/26 | Joint Waste Management Team | To Start |
| Fund activities through the Council’s RRR Grants Scheme to reduce consumption and increase repair, re-use and recycling | Rother Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Grant to fund initiatives | Environment – reduced waste going to landfill | Society – community brought together | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | ££ | Medium | Ongoing | Policy and Projects Team | In Progress |
| Work in partnership with local voluntary and community groups to reduce food waste | Participation in formal partnership with terms of reference | Resilience – food security (security in local food supply) | Health & wellbeing – improved dietary health | Society – reduced inequalities | £ | Low | Ongoing | Climate Team, Partner Organisations | In Progress |
| Promote greywater harvesting to residents, businesses and community organisations through corporate communications and events | Internal and External RDC Comms, host one annual event and participation in external events | Environment – reduced flood risk | Society – community brought together | Environment – improved green spaces | £ | Low | Ongoing | Regeneration Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| Promote Office Swap Shop and related activities | Internal RDC Comms, participation in events | Environment – reduced waste going to landfill | Economy – improved household finances | Society – community brought together | £ | Low | Ongoing | Climate Team | In Progress |
| Introduce food waste collection from operational buildings | Food waste from operational buildings is recycled | Environment – reduced waste going to landfill | Society – community brought together | £ | Low | 23/24 – 24/25 | Facilities Team, Policy and Projects Team | To Start | |
| Introduce glass collection from operational buildings | Glass waste from operational buildings is recycled | Environment – reduced waste going to landfill | Society – community brought together | £ | Low | 23/24 – 24/25 | Facilities Team, Policy and Projects Team | To Start |
Outcome 4. Nature will be in recovery across the district.
Objective 4.1 Halt land and marine species decline
| Action | KPI | Co-benefit 1 | Co-benefit 2 | Co-benefit 3 | Cost | Carbon impact | Delivery | Lead | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host annual clean seas event to increase public awareness in PFAS, pollution, local action, partner showcasing | Annual community event | Environment – reduced flood risk | Society – community brought together | Environment – increased biodiversity | £ | Low | Ongoing | Climate Team, Partner Organisations | To Start |
| Work in partnership with relevant organisations to improve the health of the water environments in the district | Convene or actively participate in a partnership to improve the health of the water environments in the district | Environment – increased biodiversity | Environment – reduced flood risk | Society – community brought together | ££ | Medium | Ongoing | Climate Team, Partner Organisations | In Progress |
| Work in partnership with relevant organisations to improve land management practices across the district | Convene or actively participate in a partnership to improve land management practices in the district | Environment – increased biodiversity | Environment – improved green spaces | Society – community brought together | ££ | Medium | Ongoing | Climate Team, Partner Organisations | To Start |
| Support schemes to remove negative human influence from the landscape i.e. plastic, tree tubes, litter, rubbish tipping, pollution sources etc. | Rother Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Grant to fund initiatives | Environment – improved green spaces | Environment – increased biodiversity | Society – community brought together | £ | Medium | Ongoing | Climate Team, Partner Organisations | To Start |
| Develop a Green Asset Management Plan | Green Asset Management Plan adopted by Council | Economy – improved business efficiency | Society – improved public sector finances | Resilience – security in energy supply (less reliance on international imports) | £ | Medium | 25/26 | Asset Management Team, Climate Team, Policy and Projects Team, Parks Team | To Start |
| Introduce conditions to new lease agreements | All new lease agreements from 2024/25 have a Nature Recovery clause | Environment – improved green spaces | Environment – increased biodiversity | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | £ | Medium | 23/24 – 24/25 | Asset Management Team | To Start |
| Eliminate use of pesticides, herbicides, and peat in council grounds maintenance | Policy Introduced | Environment – increased biodiversity | Environment – improved green spaces | Society – improved public sector finances | £ | Low | 23/24 – 24/25 | Parks Team, Policy and Projects Team | To Start |
Objective 4.2 Increase biodiversity and carbon sequestration
| Action | KPI | Co-benefit 1 | Co-benefit 2 | Co-benefit 3 | Cost | Carbon impact | Delivery | Lead | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audit RDC green assets to provide a baseline for biodiversity | Biodiversity Audit Report | Environment – increased biodiversity | Environment – improved green spaces | Environment – creation of more attractive public spaces | ££ | Medium | 23/24 – 24/25 | Climate Team | In Progress |
| Create a Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the District | Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan adopted by Council | Environment – improved green spaces | Environment – increased biodiversity | Society – improved public sector finances | ££ | High | 25/26 | Climate Team, Planning Team | To Start |
| Adopt the county-side Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Environment – increased biodiversity | Environment – improved green spaces | Environment – reduced flood risk | £ | High | 25/26 | Climate Team and Planning Policy Team | In Progress |
| New Local Plan have regard to the LNRS in decision-making through policy | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Environment – increased biodiversity | Environment – improved green spaces | Environment – reduced flood risk | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Team | In Progress |
| New Local Plan – Require 20% Biodiversity Net Gain through policy | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Environment – increased biodiversity | Economy – opportunities for local investment | Environment – improved green spaces | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Team | In Progress |
| Deliver on Bexhill Tree Planting Strategy | KPIs from Bexhill Tree Planting Strategy are met | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | Environment – creation of more attractive public spaces | Environment – improved green spaces | ££ | Medium | Ongoing | Parks Team, Climate Team, Partner Organisations | In Progress |
| Develop District-wide Tree Strategy | Tree Strategy adopted by Council | Environment – increased biodiversity | Environment – reduced flood risk | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | ££ | High | 23/24 – 24/25 | Climate Team, Planning Team, Parks Team | To Start |
| Work in partnership with Town and Parish Councils to carry out biodiversity audits and create Management Plans to enhance biodiversity and increase carbon sequestration in parks and open spaces | 50% of Town and Parish Councils enhancing their assets for biodiversity and carbon sequestration | Society – community brought together | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | Economy – opportunities for local investment | £ | Medium | Ongoing | Climate Team, Partner Organisations | In Progress |
| Designate a proportion of the RDC estate to ‘wilding’ and nature recovery | 10% of RDC estate designated to ‘wilding’ | Environment – increased biodiversity | Environment – reduced flood risk | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | £ | Medium | Ongoing | Estates Team, Parks Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| New Local Plan – use Natural England standards and guidelines to improve green infrastructure | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Health & wellbeing – reduced air pollution | Economy – opportunities for local investment | Environment – improved green spaces | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Policy Team | In Progress |
Outcome 5. Renewable energy will be produced locally
Objective 5.1 Solar PV on all suitable roof spaces
| Action | KPI | Co-benefit 1 | Co-benefit 2 | Co-benefit 3 | Cost | Carbon impact | Delivery | Lead | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participate in collective buying schemes such as Solar Together | Collective buying scheme run annually | Economy – lower energy costs | Economy – improved household finances | Resilience – security in energy supply (less reliance on international imports) | £ | High | Ongoing | Climate Team | In Progress |
| Encourage businesses to install Solar PV | 5 businesses installing solar PV through grant funding | Economy – improved business efficiency | Economy – lower energy costs | Resilience – security in energy supply (less reliance on international imports) | £ | High | 23/24 – 24/25 | Regeneration Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| New Local Plan – support community energy through policy | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Economy – lower energy costs | Economy – money retained in local economy | Resilience – security in energy supply (less reliance on international imports) | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Policy Team | In Progress |
| Support local community renewable energy creation | Formal partnership with terms of reference and corporate comms | Economy – money retained in local economy | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | Resilience – security in energy supply (less reliance on international imports) | £ | High | Ongoing | Planning Team, Climate Team | In Progress |
| Install Solar PV on RDC commercial assets | Review of commercial assets for solar potential. Commercial solar business project established. | Society – improved public sector finances | Economy – lower energy costs | Economy – improved business efficiency | ££ | High | Ongoing | Asset Management Team, Climate Team | In Progress |
| Install Solar PV on council owned accommodation | Review of accommodation assets for solar suitability. Solar PV installed on a minimum of 3 properties if suitable. | Economy – improved household finances | Economy – lower energy costs | Society – reduced inequalities | ££ | Low | 25/26 | Housing Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| Consider RDC investment opportunities for renewables | Review RDC assets for renewable potential. Business case for renewable investment produced. | Society – improved public sector finances | Economy – money retained in local economy | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | £££ | High | 25/26 | Finance Team, Asset Management Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| Explore options for solar carports in RDC carparks | Report on solar carport potential of RDC car parks | Resilience – security in energy supply (less reliance on international imports) | Economy – money retained in local economy | Economy – opportunities for local investment | ££ | Medium | 23/24 – 24/25 | Climate Team, Policy and Projects Team, Neighbourhood Services, Asset Management Team | To Start |
| Action | KPI | Co-benefit 1 | Co-benefit 2 | Co-benefit 3 | Cost | Carbon impact | Delivery | Lead | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Local Plan – spatially plan for renewable energy through policy | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Economy – money retained in local economy | Resilience – security in energy supply (less reliance on international imports) | Resilience – security in energy supply (less power cuts) | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Policy Team | In Progress |
| New Local Plan – support and require connection to district heat networks through policy | Policy Included in new Local Plan | Economy – improved household finances | Economy – job creation | Economy – opportunities for local investment | £ | High | 25/26 | Planning Policy Team | In Progress |
| Explore district heating opportunities across the district | Report on district heating opportunity mapping | Economy – job creation | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | Economy – opportunities for local investment | ££ | High | 25/26 | Climate Team, Planning Policy Team, Regeneration Team | To Start |
| Support feasibility studies for geothermal heat networks | Report on geothermal heat networks potential | Economy – job creation | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | Economy – opportunities for local investment | ££ | High | 26/27 | Climate Team, Planning Policy Team, Regeneration Team | To Start |
| Carry out heat demand mapping | Heat mapping report produced | Economy – opportunities for skills and training | Economy – opportunities for local investment | Society – community brought together | ££ | High | 23/24 – 24/25 | Climate Team | In Progress |
| Encourage businesses to install renewables | 5 businesses received funding for renewable installations | Economy – lower energy costs | Resilience – security in energy supply (less power cuts) | Resilience – security in energy supply (less reliance on international imports) | ££ | High | 23/24 – 24/25 | Regeneration Team, Climate Team | To Start |
| Cost | Carbon Impact (tCO2e) |
|---|---|
| £ – £1,000 – £10,000 ££ – £10,000 – £100,000 £££ – £100,000+ | Low – 10s Medium – 100s High – 1,000s |
