1. Biodiversity and the Natural Environment:
Through conservation, wildlife sites, local parks, nature reserves, trails and open spaces. Also through bio-diversity in the built environment including gardens and urban landscaping.
2. Action on Climate Change:
Through improving energy efficiency, sustainable procurement and development policies, and tree planting as carbon ‘sinks’. In addition addressing adaptation to climate change through action planning and effective sustainable design.
3. Maintain Air Quality:
A clear environment free from pollution.
4. Effective Land use:
Ensuring land previously used for industry is safe and that developments are carried out on land suitable for the end use.
5. Effective Refuse & Street Cleansing:
Through education on waste minimization and recycling both residential and industrial. Ensuring also that residents, businesses and visitors respect the district and keep it clear of litter and fly-tipping.