The Council continues to deliver on Project Zero commitments
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has progressed with plans to tackle climate change and reduce the organisation’s carbon emissions to net zero by 2030.
A recent report delivered to the Corporate Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee detailed the wide range of activity being undertaken by the organisation.
In the last year, the Council has begun implementing renewable energy sources for its highest energy consuming buildings, with Cowbridge Leisure Centre being the first to have solar panels installed as part of a roof replacement scheme.
The Council also opened Wales’ first zero carbon school, South Point Primary in Rhoose. Delivered in partnership with Welsh Government, the school has a revolutionary environmentally friendly design.
There has been an ongoing revision of route networks, installation of bicycle repair stations and promotion of active travel, which will reduce traffic congestion and CO2 emissions.
The Council has recently introduced a fleet of electric pool vehicles to replace part of the existing diesel-powered fleet. This will reduce emissions by 26,304kg each year.
Other areas of progress include the development of a new Green Infrastructure Plan, Waste Management Strategy and the review of the Local Development Plan.
Cllr Bronwen Brooks, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Sustainable Places, said:
“In 2019, we made a commitment alongside other local authorities to respond to the Climate Emergency and reduce our carbon emissions. We are committed to deliver on Project Zero commitments and tackle climate change and have already made considerable steps towards achieving our goal of net zero by 2030.
“Going forward, we will continue with plans to make changes to our practices, schools, housing, land and asset management, travel and technology with the consistent objective of reducing our emissions and considering our impact on the environment.”
The full Project Zero Update report can be found on the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s website.