Sustainability

Members:

  • Convener: Diane Dunsdon
  • Daniel Scharf
  • Paul Mayhew-Archer
  • Matthew Lowy
  • Chris Bone
  • John Scott

Next Meeting

No further meetings planned at present

Notes of Previous Meetings

Thursday 4th April 2013

Thursday 21st March 2013 (draft) Notes

Thursday 7th March 2013

Thursday 21st February 2013 Notes

Thursday 7th February 2013 Notes

Wednesday 16th January 2013 (draft) Notes

Wednesday 5th December 2012 Notes

Wednesday 21st November 2012 Notes

Thursday 15th Novembr 2012 Notes

Wednesday 7th November 2012 Notes

Wednesday 24th October 2012 Notes

Vision:

  • To ensure the long-term sustainability of the village, its buildings and its environment for benefit of future generations

To Achieve this by:

  • Creating a village that meets the needs of all age groups and helps retain people in the village
  • Aiming for a carbon neutral environment
  • Protecting the natural environment and biodiversity of the village
  • Promoting localism for the economic benefit of the village

Detailed Actions:

Creating a village that meets the needs of all age groups and helps retain people in the village

  • Provision of housing to meet village requirements
  • Provision of work and retail opportunities to add life to the village
  • Provision of social facilities to provide an active social life for all ages of residents

Aiming for a carbon neutral environment

  • To promote the highest levels of energy conservation in new buildings
  • To promote the use of all forms of sustainable energy sources – solar & wind

Protecting the natural environment and biodiversity of the village

  • Carry out a biodiversity study of the village and its environs and make all residents aware of their natural heritage.
  • Provide protected environments for local wildlife

Promoting localism for the economic benefit of the village

  • Use locally sourced firms, labour and materials for Parish council works
  • Promote use of local firms, labour and materials for private works