Protect our environment
To create a cleaner, greener, and better protected West Norfolk by considering environmental issues in all we do and by encouraging residents and businesses to do the same.
We will:
- lead by example by reducing our own carbon emissions and considering our impact on the climate with all our projects and initiatives,
- work with partners, locally and across Norfolk, to minimise carbon emissions from new and existing properties, housing and other developments,
- support others to minimise carbon emissions by promoting good practice, providing information and highlighting available grants from Government,
- encourage active travel by reducing barriers to walking and cycling. In addition, improve EV (electric vehicle) infrastructure when appropriate grants permit,
- minimise domestic and corporate waste by encouraging reuse, recycling and responsible disposal,
- take timely and proportionate planning and environmental enforcement action to protect West Norfolk,
- increase biodiversity where we can and create wildflower and pollinator opportunities,
- work with other agencies to manage and protect our coastline, rivers and streams and to improve sea water quality.
