Priority four: Leading by example

Outcome

Environmentally sustainable public services.

What this means

The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in the borough and must lead by example and act as a role model to our residents and to our business community. We will adopt best practice environmental management standards and procurement principles in our own operations.

Key objectives

• Make efficient use of energy and natural resources.
• Ensure sustainable procurement of goods and services.
• Reduce waste whilst increasing re-use and recycling.
• Promote organisational change to deliver the Greenest Borough Strategy.