Environment and Planning

The council collects nearly 100,000 tonnes of rubbish every year and has recycling rates well above the national average.

The council’s local plan aims to protect and improve the environment by concentrating development on brownfield sites. It also ensures that rural developments are in keeping with the character of towns and villages.

Advice is available to local residents on a number of environmental issues such as pollution, home composting and energy conservation.

Current initiatives:

• The council has introduced an online noise reporting form. Follow the link for information on how the council deals with noise
• The Big Tidy Up
• The Enviro Awards 2009.