Environmental Policy for North Lincolnshire Council*
North Lincolnshire
Council has a major effect on the local environment. It is responsible for delivering
many services and is also a major employer.
It
is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its activities on the local
environment as good environmental quality benefits everyone and contributes
to sustainable development. We will contribute fully to the climate change policy
through our commitment to the Nottingham Declaration on climate change as agreed
by the Leader and the Chief Executive (March 2003).
This
commitment arises not only from an awareness of potential threats to the environment,
but also forms a desire to improve the quality of life for all sections of the
local community. We also aim to influence others to do likewise.
The
council aims to improve the environmental quality of the area by:
2.1
Minimising any
adverse environmental impacts resulting from its own activities, and;
2.2
Encouraging others
in the community to do likewise;
The
council will keep its own activities under review, setting objectives; targets
and responsibilities to ensure the aims of this policy are met.**
3. North Lincolnshire
Council's commitments are to:
3.1
Minimise energy and
water use within its own buildings, plant and equipment and promote responsible
energy management, and;
3.2
Minimise its own
waste production through reducing material consumed, re-using and recycling
materials where possible, and;
3.3
Purchase products
and services which do the least damage to the environment wherever possible,
and;
3.4
Work with others
to protect and enhance the diversity of the natural environment while encouraging
community awareness and participation, and;
3.5
Protect and enhance
the built environment through planning policies that safeguard historic buildings
and ancient monuments, and;
3.6
Promote a more sustainable
transport system which integrates land use and all forms of travel to minimise
environmental impact and reduce the need to travel, particularly by private
car, and;
3.7
Minimise and monitor
air, water, noise and land pollution, accepting the principle that the polluter
should pay, and;
3.8
Raise awareness and
encourage participation in environmental issues throughout the whole community,
and;
3.9
Reduce carbon emissions
by promoting energy efficiency and a sustainable energy future for North Lincolnshire
and its communities.
4.In
order to achieve the above commitments, North Lincolnshire Council will:
4.1
Operate an environmental
management system which enables the council to set objectives and targets, monitor
performance and make this information publicly available, and;
4.2
Raise awareness amongst
staff of the council's environmental policy and objectives, and;
4.3
Provide information
and encourage an open dialogue with the local community on environmental issues,
and;
4.4
Work with and encourage
council contractors and suppliers to set environmental standards similar to
those of the council, and;
4.5
Ensure the council
complies with all relevant environmental legislation, and;
4.6
Enforce regulations
and give advice to local industry and businesses, and;
4.7
Encourage and support
the sustainable use of local materials and expertise.
*
For information on the council's Environmental Policy contact:
Ian Goldthorpe, Principal Environmental Planning Officer, Environment Team
Email: ian.goldthorpe@northlincs.gov.uk
Tel: 01724 297483
Mobile: 07717 587483
Remote Work Station: 01964 562313
**
The
council monitors its environmental performance through ISO 14001 - an accredited
Environmental Monitoring System. For further information on this contact:
Kay Perry, Environment Team
Email: kay.perry@northlincs.gov.uk
Tel: 01724 297028