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Behaviour and Engagement

This section will highlight the importance of behaviour change and community engagement around sustainability.

Transport

This section covers how we can decarbonise transport, encourage active travel and implement more sustainability and resilience into our transport plans.

Biodiversity and Our Environment

This section covers how we can look after our natural environment, enhance biodiversity, reduce waste, and encourage a more sustainable method of land-use.

Energy and Housing

This section covers areas including planning, retrofit, sustainable and renewable energy, buildings, and construction.

Active Communities Hub

This online hub highlights good practice in the delivery of sport, physical activity and leisure services by councils and their partners to reduce inequalities and improve physical activity levels in the least active communities.

A breath of fresh air - towards a smokefree nation

Blog post from Councillor David Fothergill as he looks back at the introduction of the smokefree workplaces and indoor public spaces legislation in 2007, local government’s successful role and how it continues to be seen as a watershed moment for public health.