Sedgefield Borough Council’s Climate Change Strategy 2007-2012
A changing climate will affect us all, even here in Sedgefield Borough. It’s a challenge in which everyone has a part to play; including politicians, local authorities, residents and businesses. Each of us has a responsibility to ‘do our bit’.
As part of its commitment to the Nottingham Declaration, the Borough Council has now produced its Climate Change Strategy. This details the Council’s ambition to make climate change a central theme in future policies, strategies and activities. The primary aim of the strategy is to achieve a 15% reduction in greenhouse gases emitted via Council activities by 2012.
This challenging target will be met through the delivery of an action plan which is integral to the strategy and is reflected in the Council’s Corporate Plan. It has been developed in consultation with senior officers, elected Members and other stakeholders.
It also seeks to address the following key questions:
- How are SBC contributing to climate change and by how much?
- How can we reduce our contribution to climate change?
- What impact will climate change have on our environment and services?
- Do our current policies, strategies and plans take into account climate change?
If you have any comments about the strategy or would like further information please contact Stephen McDonald - Energy Officer on 01388 816166 or e-mail at smcdonald@sedgefield.gov.uk or visit the sustainable communities web pages.
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