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["Welcome to West Berkshire's Environment Strategy Delivery Plan.                                             This plan sets out the activities and actions that the Council along with its partners will undertake to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.                                                                                                                                                                  Each tab at the bottom of this spreadsheet represents one of our Strategic Objectives and has a list of actions and timescales that fit with each one.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Please note that this document is 'live' and as such will be regularly updated to show the Council's progress."]

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["ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY DELIVERY PLAN",null,null,"Timescales:   Short = April 2021 - Mar 2023, Medium = Apr 2023 - Mar 2026,                                                              Long = Apr 2026 - Mar 2030",null,null,"Progress  Key:                                                                                         Blue = not started, Green = In progress, on track, Orange= In progress, behind schedule /on hold, Purple = complete "]
[null,"Last updated April 2025"]
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["STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: CARBON NEUTRAL BY 2030"]
["Ref","Actions","Performance Measures ","Timescale",null,"Responsibility","Comment  / Progress","Predicted Carbon Saving Impact","Links to the Environment Strategy: Statements of Commitment "]
[null,null,null,"Start","Complete"]
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["CN001","Undertake an assessment of West Berkshire Council's current assets and building portfolio in order to establish the opportunity and technical requirements / constraints for installing renewable energy technology","Assessments completed for all relevant Council assets","Short term","Short term","WBC Env Delivery","Complete (for solar) ","Necessary pre-delivery work","Foreword: Installing more solar panels across our estate                                                                                           6.1.2 Buildings: Review of our own services and support functions  in relation to use of buildings and reducing carbon"]
["CN002","Use the results of the assessment created (ref CN001) to develop a rolling programme for the installation of renewable energy technology across the Council's assets and building portfolio"," 2 Megawatts of solar panels installed ","Short term","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track ","High","Foreword: Installing more solar panels across our estate                                                                                                       5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030: Increasing the deployment of renewable energy technology across the Council’s estate Renewable energy infrastructure will be installed on all Council sites where it is feasible to do so"]
["CN003","Using the principles of GHG protocol, establish a carbon footprint baseline for West Berkshire Council, and a robust methodology that is repeatable on an annual basis, in order to monitor progress towards carbon neutrality in 2030 ","An agreed Carbon Management System has been established ","Short term","Short term","WBC Env Delivery","Complete","Medium","Foreword: Conduct council carbon audit                                                                          6.2.2 Managing our own carbon budget: In managing our own carbon budget we will:\n- Define the types of emissions that should be included;\n- Understand these emissions by our operations.\n- Provide greater certainty on how emission levels will change in a business as usual scenario; and develop a series of options and actions for delivery of a carbon neutral Council\nby 2030\n"]
["CN004","Deliver the actions as identified within the Council's ULEV Strategy, to include: Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargepoints and ensure 25% of the Council's fleet uses ULEV by 2022 ","All actions in the ULEV strategy are met ","Short term","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery / WBC Network Management /WBC Transport services ","In progress, on track ","High ","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030: Replacing existing ICE vehicles on the Council’s fleet with ULEV"]
["CN005","Work with stakeholders and central energy contract electricity suppliers to ensure that the Council's electricity supply is from confirmed 'green' / renewable sources","100% of the Council's electricity supply comes from renewable sources","Short term","Short term","WBC Env Delivery","On hold due to energy uncertainty. This remains a commitment. ","TBC","6.1.3 Energy: Work with local suppliers, community energy co-operatives and similar groups to invest in renewable energy in the district"]
["CN006","Work on obtaining the PAS 2060 carbon neutrality quality standard for WBC Highways ","The PAS 2060 carbon neutrality quality standard is awarded to WBC Highways ","Short term","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, behind schedule","TBC ","Not  mentioned"]
["CN007","Design and undertake a programme of robust standardised audits of the Council's building portfolio to identify key criteria such as energy consumption profiles, thermal efficiency, levels of insulation, heating system condition and efficiency etc","Audits of Council buildings have been conducted and potential improvements have been identified","Short term","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery/WBC Property Team","In progress, on track ","Necessary pre-delivery work ","6.1.2 Buildings: Review of our own services and support functions in relation to use of buildings and reducing carbon.                                                                                                         6.1.2 Buildings: All Council new build or refurbishment projects will take into consideration their carbon impacts                                                                                        6.1.2 Buildings: Explore ways to make retrofitting insulation and energy efficient heating systems more economically viable"]
["CN008","Liaising with key stakeholders, undertake to complete a Local Area Energy Plan (including mapping exercise) for the district so that current and future energy requirements, the potential impact on carbon neutrality ambitions, and potential opportunities are all better understood","Completion of Local Area Energy Plan","Short term","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery","Complete","TBC","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030: Energy mapping and master planning                                                                                                    6.1.2 Buildings: Advise residents and businesses of best practice where possible                                                                                                                         6.1.3 Energy: Undertake energy mapping and master planning for the district (in order to better understand what opportunities and limitations there are for district heating schemes with existing buildings and future developments) "]
["CN009","Ensure that the Council actively monitors and participates in relevant national / regional strategic and policy consultations to represent West Berkshire and 'green' interests. Cross service coordination will provide an effective response","A comprehensive log is kept to ensure participation takes place ","Short term","Ongoing","Various WBC Teams","In progress, on track ","Low ","Not mentioned"]
["CN010","Investigate a joined up approach to natural regeneration including comprehensive mapping of the District to identify opportunities for rewilding, tree planting, carbon capture and habitat conservation and creation across West Berkshire\n","Agree an approach and implement the necessary actions ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery/WBC Countryside /WBC Planning ","In progress, on track "," High","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030:Carbon sequestration such as large scale tree planting e.g. through schemes such as the Woodland Carbon Code and Associated Funds                                                                                                                                    6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Expand our tree planting programme in suitable locations across the district to enhance the natural environment and help reduce greenhouse gases and impurities in the atmosphere                                                                                                                           6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: ‘Green’ our towns by supporting the creation of more green zones and planting more urban trees\n"]
["CN011","Explore the opportunity for procuring new land assets with the aim of supporting the Council's renewable and carbon offsetting objectives, enhancing biodiversity and addressing nutrient neutrality. ","Potential new land assets are sourced to accommodate renewables, enhance biodiversity and/or carbon offsetting activities as well as addressing nutrient neutrality.","Medium term (Previously Short term)","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery","Not started ","Necessary pre-delivery work ","Not  mentioned. "]
["CN012","Research accredited carbon offsetting schemes for potential Council participation ","Carbon offsetting options are identified ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track ","Necessary pre-delivery work ","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030"]
["CN013","Undertake a scheme of urban tree planting","Urban tree planting has taken place and the impact is recorded quantitatively such as percentage increase in canopy cover per area","Short term","Medium term","WBC Countryside","In progress, on track ","Low","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030:Carbon sequestration such as large scale tree planting e.g. through schemes such as the Woodland Carbon Code and Associated Fund                                                                                              6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Expand our tree planting programme in suitable locations across the district to enhance the natural environment and help reduce greenhouse gases and impurities in the atmosphere                                                                                                                                 6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: ‘Green’ our towns by supporting the creation of more green zones and planting more urban trees"]
["CN014","Assess Council land assets for the potential for a solar farm and, subject to identifying a suitable site, engage with specialist contractors and the LPA to develop a detailed feasibility and business case for the site","Energy is generated from renewable sources once suitable site is delivered, which will contribute to the target of 21.5 megawatts.","Short term","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery","Complete","High","6.1.3 Energy: Work with local suppliers, community energy co-operatives and similar groups to invest in renewable energy in the district"]
["CN015","Continue to seek opportunities for renewable energy schemes and undertake suitable feasibility studies","Energy generation to contribute to the target of 21.5 megawatts.","Short term","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track ","High","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030 : Renewable energy infrastructure will be installed on all Council sites where it is feasible to do so"]
["CN016","Work with stakeholders and support community groups to develop community proposals for the installation of renewable technology ","Proposals  for renewable energy are developed and delivered. ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track ","Low/Medium/High","6.1.2 Buildings: Advise residents and businesses of best practice where possible"]
["CN017","Using data from the Council's carbon footprint and other relevant sources, establish a methodology to assign annual carbon budgets to Council Directorates and operations","Carbon budgets are established within the Council","Short term","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery","On hold (under review)","Low/Medium","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030: Setting individual ‘carbon budgets’ for Council based operations                                                                                                                               6.2.2 Managing our own carbon budget: Introduce a series of ‘Carbon Budgets’ for Council activities and our estate"]
["CN018","Adapt Committee Report templates to include a requirement to identify the potential environmental / carbon impact assessment. Put in place guidance and training to ensure that officers are able to make this assessment","Ensure that there is an assessment of the environmental impact of every Committee decision taken by the Council","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track ","Medium","Not mentioned "]
["CN019","Work closely with landowners and farming/ agricultural communities to explore opportunities for natural sequestration through environmental land management techniques","Contacts are created within these communities and work has been conducted together to find opportunities","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track ","Necessary pre-delivery work ","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030:Carbon sequestration such as large scale tree planting e.g. through schemes such as the Woodland Carbon Code and Associated Fund                                                                                                        5.5 Working with our communities: Work closely with landowners and farming / agricultural communities to explore opportunities for natural sequestration through environmental and land management techniques"]
["CN020","Work with public transport operators to support the recovery of bus and train passenger numbers following COVID","Bus and train passenger numbers return to pre-COVID levels ","Short term","Medium term","Transport Services Team/WBC Env Delivery ","In progress, on track ","Low","6.1.1 Sustainable transport: Working with public transport operators to improve the use of public transport                                                                                    "]
["CN021","Subject to the achievement of CN020 and the receipt of further information on post - COVID travel patterns, work with bus and train operators to increase the use of public transport.","Increased numbers of passengers on buses and trains","Medium Term","Ongoing","Transport Services Team/WBC Env Delivery ","Not started ","High","6.1.1 Sustainable transport: Working with public transport operators to improve the use of public transport                                                                                                6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: Working with the Government, regional and local partners to enhance rail infrastructure"]
["CN022","Develop climate change bond scheme (community municipal investment) ","climate change bond scheme (community municipal investment) launched ","Short term","Short term","Finance ","Complete ","Low/Medium","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030: Exploring the use of ‘Climate Change Bonds’ to help deliver a wide variety of infrastructure projects"]
["CN023 ","Identify and develop other opportunities for further community municipal investment (CMI) bonds to deliver efficient environmental benefits ","Additional climate change bond scheme community municipal investment (CMI) launched  ","Medium Term ","Medium Term","Finance","Oh hold , will be considered when the financial climate is more favourable. ","Low/Medium","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030: Exploring the use of ‘Climate Change Bonds’ to help deliver a wide variety of infrastructure projects"]
["CN024","Develop and implement a social value policy for the Council to ensure environmental benefits are achieved through the procurement process as well as economc and social benefits","The adoption and implementation of a social value policy","Short term","Short term","Commissioning Service / Env Delivery / Economic Development /  Adult Social Care / Communities and Wellbeing","Complete ","Medium / High","Not mentioned "]
["CN025","Develop and publish West Berkshire's Tree Policy","Publish Tree Policy for West Berkshire ","Medium Term (previously short term)","Short term","WBC Countryside","In progress, behind schedule","Necessary pre-delivery work ","6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: …a programme of tree and wildflower planting in our open spaces\nand on our urban highways, which\nwill also add to the character and the\nbiodiversity of our district. This will include:\n• Schools tree planting;\n• Woodland creation;\n• Street tree planting and management;\n• Orchard planting;\n• Role of tree wardens;\n• Role of volunteers; and\n• Links with the North Wessex Downs AONB organisation                                                          6.1.5: Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Expand our tree planting programme in suitable locations across the district to enhance the natural environment and help reduce greenhouse gases and impurities in the atmosphere\n\n"]
["CN026","Deliver the actions within the Tree Policy ","All actions in the Tree Policy are complete","Medium Term (previously short term)","Ongoing","WBC Countryside","In progress, behind schedule","Medium/ High","6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: …a programme of tree and wildflower planting in our open spaces\nand on our urban highways, which\nwill also add to the character and the\nbiodiversity of our district. This will include:\n• Schools tree planting;\n• Woodland creation;\n• Street tree planting and management;\n• Orchard planting;\n• Role of tree wardens;\n• Role of volunteers; and\n• Links with the North Wessex Downs AONB organisation                                                             6.1.5: Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Expand our tree planting programme in suitable locations across the district to enhance the natural environment and help reduce greenhouse gases and impurities in the atmosphere\n\n"]
["CN027","Replace the Council's remaining high intensity traffic lights with LED technology ","All remaining high intensity traffic lights replaced with LEDs ","Medium Term (previously short term)","Medium term","WBC Network Management","Complete","Low ","Not mentioned"]

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["ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY DELIVERY PLAN",null,null,"Timescales:   Short = April 2021 - Mar 2023, Medium = Apr 2023 - Mar 2026,                                                                       Long = Apr 2026 - Mar 2030",null,null,"Progress Key:                                                                                               Blue = not started, Green = In progress, on track, Orange = In progress, behind schedule /on hold, Purple = complete "]
[null,"Last updated April 2025"]
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["STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: RESPONSIBLE ECONOMIC GROWTH"]
["Ref","Actions","Performance Measures ","Timescale",null,"Responsibility","Comment  / Progress","Predicted Carbon Saving Impact","Links to the Environment Strategy: Statements of Commitment "]
[null,null,null,"Start","Complete"]
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["REG001","Ensure aims and objectives of Environment Strategy are reflected in the Local Plan to include such things as high environmental standards for new residential and commercial developments","Local Plan policies drive high environmental standards in new developments","Short term","Short term","WBC Env Delivery / Planning Policy","Complete","High","5.2 Responsible Economic Growth: Use our planning system to ensure that all commercial developments meet a minimum environmental standard so that any adverse impacts associated with new buildings are minimised                                                                                                 6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Safeguard and enhance the beauty of our distinctive landscape and improving its environmental value while being sensitive to considerations of its heritage                                                                                                                         6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Apply emerging Government requirements for environmental protection and improved biodiversity through the planning process."]
["REG002","Develop and deliver action plan from Local Area Energy Plan (CN008)","Existing activities and growth in the district is supported by sustainable/ green energy options","Short term","Long term","WBC Env Delivery ","In progress, on track ","Medium/High","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030:Implementation of Council and district wide energy efficiency schemes "]
["REG003","Investigate the potential for district heat networks","Suitable areas identified to inform options for delivery projects","Short term","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery ","In progress, on track ","Necessary pre-delivery work","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030: Implementation of Council and district wide energy efficiency schemes "]
["REG004","Develop the next Local Transport Plan for the district","Adoption of the Local Transport Plan ","Short term","Medium term (previously short term)","WBC Env Delivery/WBC Network Management ","In progress, behind schedule. Delays in LTP guidance from DfT. ","High","6.1.1: Sustainable transport: We will review our Local Transport Plan in order to build on the progress we have made"]
["REG005","Studying the viability of Implementing  Smart Cities initiatives to collect and share sensors and other data/information. Install the necessary infrastructure to be able to suggest alternative routes by using intelligent transport systems and real time air quality information ","Assist residents to make smart and sustainable transport choices resulting in improved traffic flow and air quality","Short term","Medium term","WBC Economic Development / Network Management ","In progress, on track ","Medium","5.2 Responsible Economic Growth: Invest in digital infrastructure and Smart Cities initiatives                                                                                                                 6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: Establishing greater connections between sustainable travel options"]
["REG006","Lobby for high environmental standards to be reflected in national Building Control standards and engage with consultations. Cross service input likely to be required ","Participate in relevant opportunities to help increase environmental standards in building control standards ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Various Teams ","In progress, on track ","Low/Medium","Foreword: Lobby for changes to national planning policies and building regulations                                                                                                            5.2: Responsible Economic Growth: We will lobby Government to enforce higher standards and encourage the adoption of modern building techniques e.g. factory built eco housing, where possible"]
["REG007","Work with local Education providers to develop relevant skills programmes and materials to enhance the learning of our children and young people in the area of climate change and carbon reduction","Establishment of an education package available for schools to include Eco Schools. Progress towards developing a well-informed generation and work force able to carry out the green jobs of the future","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery / Economic Development / Local Education Providers   ","In progress, on track ","Medium/High","5.2: Responsible Economic Growth: Work with local Education providers to develop relevant skills programmes and materials to enhance the learning of our children and young people in the area of climate change and carbon reduction                                                                                                                         6.2.4 Working with Young People: Through our schools, communicate with young people to seek their views and work with them to bring about the greener district they deserve. Embedding an understanding of climate change in their studies from a very early age will be key to this as they will be equipped to become custodians of our natural environment in the future\n"]
["REG008","Design effective communications to help grow new and existing local businesses in sustainable ways and provide them with effective advice around climate impact","Create an environmental communications plan for businesses ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery / Economic Development ","In progress, on track ","Low/Medium","5.2: Responsible Economic Growth: Design effective communications to help grow new and existing local green business and provide them with effective business advice                                                                                                       6.1.2 Buildings: Advise residents and businesses of best practice where possible                                                                                                                                6.2.3 Communicating with and influencing our stakeholders: Improving access to greener options (e.g. waste and recycling, technology and infrastructure)"]
["REG009","Improve signposting on website and social media channels so that businesses have the information they need to make environmentally conscious choices","Website includes relevant information and links specifically for businesses","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery / Economic Development ","In progress, on track ","Low/Medium","5.2: Responsible Economic Growth: Improve signposting on website and social media channels so that businesses have the info they need to make environmentally conscious choices                                                                                                      6.1.2 Buildings: Advise residents and businesses of best practice where possible. "]
["REG010","Explore initiatives to incentivise good practice amongst our businesses and seek to incorporate into the Economic Development Strategy","Find incentives for the business community to adopt to become more sustainable ","Short term","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery / Economic Development ","In progress, on track ","Low","5.2 Responsible Economic Growth: Explore initiatives to incentivise good practice amongst our businesses – see strategy for examples                                                                                                 5.2 Responsible Economic Growth: Investigate how ‘Green Incentives’ for business could be incorporated into the Economic Development Strategy                                                                                               6.1.2 Buildings: Advise residents and businesses of best practice where possible                                                                                                                      6.2.3 Communicating with and influencing our stakeholders: Improving access to greener options (e.g. waste and recycling, technology and infrastructure)"]
["REG011","Work to increase the recycling rate of WBC's offices via increased awareness of the recycling scheme and provision of  improved facilities where required.","Increased recycling rates, reduced contamination, reduced carbon and cost savings. ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery/ WBC Facilities Management/ Veolia","In progress, on track ","Low/Medium","5.1: Carbon neutral by 2030: Waste reduction activities                                    "]
["REG012","Explore ways to emphasise and support the role that farming and agriculture has in our local economy and the ways in which they can contribute to addressing climate change ","To be confirmed ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery with Partners ","In progress, on track ","Medium","Context: We will have to find better ways to engage with our many landowners, farmers and wider agricultural businesses to ensure a joined up approach                                                                                                                          5.2 Responsible Economic Growth: Emphasise farming and agriculture in the local economy"]
["REG013","Refresh the Highways Asset Management Plan (HAMP) taking into consideration the Environment Strategy","The new HAMP reflects the objectives of the Environment Strategy\n\n","Short term","Short term","WBC Asset Management ","In progress, on track ","Medium"," 6.1 Key Themes: Develop and maintain resilient highway infrastructure "]

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["ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY DELIVERY PLAN",null,null,"Timescales:   Short = April 2021 - Mar 2023,       Medium = Apr 2023 - Mar 2026,                               Long = Apr 2026 - Mar 2030",null,null,"Progress Key:                                                                                                      Blue = not started, Green = In progress, on track, Orange= In progress, behind schedule / on hold, Purple = complete "]
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[null,"Last updated April 2025"]
["STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: HEALTHY COMMUNITIES"]
["Ref","Actions","Performance Measures ","Timescale",null,"Responsibility","Comment  / Progress","Predicted Carbon Saving Impact","Links to the Environment Strategy: Statements of Commitment "]
[null,null,null,"Start","Complete"]
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["HC001","Development of the Local Cycle and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) ","Adoption of the Plan","Short term","Short term","WBC Network Management","Complete","Necessary pre-delivery work ","5.3 Healthy Communities: Use available LCWIP funding to further expand the provision of cycling infrastructure                                                                                                5.3: Healthy Communities: Maximise active travel opportunity/delivery projects which encourage active travel                                                                                                             6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: supporting active travel especially for shorter journeys"]
["HC002","Delivery of the priority routes identified in the Local Cycle and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)","Delivery of the LCWIP action plan. Increase in cycling across West Berkshire","Short term","Medium term","WBC Network Management","In progress, on track","Low/Medium","5.3 Healthy Communities: Use available LCWIP funding to further expand the provision of cycling infrastructure                                                                                   5.3: Healthy Communities: Maximise active travel opportunity/delivery projects which encourage active travel                                                                                                            6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: supporting active travel especially for shorter journeys"]
["HC003","Work with partners to encourage people to use local green and blue spaces, increasing access to the countryside in partnership with wellbeing and mental health services","Improved visitor numbers at key WBC countryside sites, with a focus on sustainable travel. ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Countryside","In progress, on track","N/A","6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Encourage our residents to explore the natural environment, to become active partners in the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and to take ownership of the management of the natural environment                                                                                              6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Continue working with volunteers and partners to take care of the natural environment\n"]
["HC004","Install a network of permanent automatic active travel monitoring sites at key locations on the LCWIP  primary network","Implementation of sites","Short term","Medium term (previously short term)","WBC Network Management","In progress, behind schedule","N/A","5.2 Responsible Economic Growth:Invest in digital infrastructure and Smart Cities initiatives"]
["HC005","Work with partners and the Council's Public Health and Education Services to encourage children to be closer to nature","Increased numbers of children accessing green spaces. ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery/ Education/ Public Health","In progress, on track","N/A","5.3 Healthy Communities: Encourage children to be closer to nature in and out of school                                                                                                                   6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Encourage our residents to explore the natural environment, to become active partners in the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and to take ownership of the management of the natural environment"]
["HC006","Deliver Cycle Hubs in Theale and Newbury","Delivery of programmed work in partnership with the LEP and Network Rail. Cycle hubs are built ","Short term","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery/GWR","In progress, on track","Low/Medium","5.3: Healthy Communities: Maximise active travel opportunity/delivery projects which encourage active travel                                                                                                                         6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: supporting active travel especially for shorter journeys"]
["HC007","Investigate the feasibility of further cycle hubs at strategic locations","Investigation complete. This action will be followed by the delivery of additional cycle hubs once further locations are identified ","Short term","Medium term","WBC Env Delivery/ITS & Sustainable Travel Team","In progress, on track","Necessary pre-delivery work ","5.3: Healthy Communities: Maximise active travel opportunity/delivery projects which encourage active travel                                                                             6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: supporting active travel especially for shorter journeys"]
["HC008","Continue to provide cycle training for children "," Increased cycling competency and increased numbers of pupils cycling to school","Ongoing","Ongoing","WBC Network Management","In progress, on track","Low ","5.3 Healthy Communities: Continue to provide active travel training to school children                                                                                            5.3: Healthy Communities: Maximise active travel opportunity/delivery projects which encourage active travel                                                                                                                      6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: supporting active travel especially for shorter journeys"]
["HC009","Investigate the potential for adult and family cycle training courses","Marketing and feasibility undertaken. ","Medium Term","Medium term","WBC Network Management","In progress, on track","Necessary pre-delivery work ","5.3 Healthy Communities: Maximise active travel opportunity/delivery projects which encourage active travel.                                                                                                                  6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: supporting active travel especially for shorter journeys. "]
["HC010","Pilot a 'School Streets' initiative","Implementation of scheme and learning outcomes captured for future initiatives ","Short term","Short term","WBC Network Management","Complete","Low","Not mentioned "]
["HC011","Provide road safety education and safety training","Increase the number of residents walking and cycling, and the % of pupils walking and cycling to school","Ongoing","Ongoing","WBC Network Management","In progress, on track","Low","5.3: Healthy Communities: Maximise active travel opportunity/delivery projects which encourage active travel                                                                                                                      6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: Establishing greater connections between sustainable travel options                                                            6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: supporting active travel especially for shorter journeys"]
["HC012","Implement a new travel policy for staff to incentivise more sustainable patterns of travel to/from work and on site visits","Reduction in carbon as a result of new travel policy and reduced mileage claims","Short term","Medium Term","WBC Env Delivery/ HR","Delayed ","Medium","5.3: Healthy Communities: Maximise active travel opportunity/delivery projects which encourage active travel                                                                                                                            6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: supporting active travel especially for shorter journeys"]
["HC013","Ensure our communities are aware of options to travel sustainably and work to encourage take up of these options","Promotional material created and community engaged","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track","Low ","5.3: Healthy Communities: Maximise active travel opportunity/delivery projects which encourage active travel                                                                                                                  6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: Encouraging more sustainable car travel options where use of public transport and active travel is not practical                                                                                                           6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: supporting active travel especially for shorter journeys"]
["HC014","Work with local businesses to promote sustainable travel by staff.","Improved cycling and walking numbers","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery/ Economic Development","In progress, on track","Low","6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: Working with local businesses to promote sustainable travel by staff"]
["HC015","Encourage and promote the take up of emerging sustainable transport technologies through collaboration with tech companies and government trials","Increased use of e-bikes and other emerging sustainable travel technologies (i.e. e-scooters)","Medium Term","Ongoing","Various WBC Teams","In progress, on track","Low","6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: Working with our stakeholders and partners to develop and adopt sustainable transport innovations"]
["HC016","Increase the cycle storage capacity at all secondary schools","Increased cycle storage capacity at all secondary schools ","Short term","Short term","WBC Network Management","Complete","Low ","5.3: Healthy Communities: Maximise active travel opportunity/delivery projects which encourage active travel                                                                                                                      6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: supporting active travel especially for shorter journeys"]
["HC017","Ensure all primary schools have covered and secure cycle storage of an appropriate capacity","Covered and secure cycle storage available at all primary schools","Medium Term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track","Low ","5.3: Healthy Communities: Maximise active travel opportunity/delivery projects which encourage active travel                                                                                                                     6.1.1 Sustainable Transport: supporting active travel especially for shorter journeys"]
["HC018 ","Work in conjunction with Thames Water and The Environment Agency to protect the quality of our blue spaces and their banks","Water quality in our blue spaces is of a high standard and river banks are maintained","Medium term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery, WBC Countryside, Thames Water & The Environment Agency","In progress, on track","Low ","6.1.5 Protecting and enhancing our natural environment: We must work with our partners to\nprotect and enhance our natural environment.\nWe must also use land and soils sustainably\nto ensure that they are preserved for future\ngenerations, deliver cleaner air and water in\nour towns and rural landscapes and protect\nthreatened species and provide richer wildlife\nhabitats.\n"]
["HC019 ","Run a pilot scheme to encourage  children in West Berkshire to spend  more time in nature, learn about \nhealthy, sustainable diets and  increase their physical activity  (This action links with the delivery of \n HC005)\n","Delivery of a pilot Scheme for 2 West \n Berkshire Schools with a  view to including more, depending on feedback and funding\n","Short term","Medium term","BBOWT, Public Health, Education & WBC Env Delivery","Complete","Low ","5.3 Healthy Communities: Encourage children to be closer to nature in and out of school 6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Encourage our residents to explore the natural environment, to become active partners in the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and to take ownership of the management of the natural environment"]

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[null,"Last updated April 2025"]
["STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: RESILIENT TO CLIMATE CHANGE"]
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["RC001","Review and update the Council's Flood Risk Management Strategy in light of the aims of the Environment Strategy","Strategy updated, consulted and adopted","Short term","Short term","WBC Asset Management","Complete ","Necessary pre-delivery work ","5.4 Resilient to Climate Change:Maintain high quality flood management strategies and sustainable drainage for new and existing infrastructure which improve community resilience                                                                                   5.4 Resilient to Climate Change: Explore adaptation measures to reduce vulnerability to climate change."]
["RC002","Assessment of all highway verges to establish the feasibility of Wild Flower growth","Survey complete and % of the highway network identified for wild flower coverage","Short term","Medium term","WBC Countryside","In progress, on track ","Necessary pre-delivery work ","5.4 Resilient to Climate Change: Explore adaptation measures to reduce vulnerability to climate change                                                                                      6.1.5 Protecting and enhancing our natural environment: Programme of tree and wildflower planting in our open spaces and on our urban highways\n"]
["RC003","Implement a maintenance regime to encourage wild flower growth on verges identified as having potential.  Cultivate wild flower growth throughout the Highway network","Wild flower coverage throughout the highway network","Medium term (previously short term) ","Medium term","WBC Countryside","Complete ","Low","5.4 Resilient to Climate Change: Explore adaptation measures to reduce vulnerability to climate change                                                                                   6.1.5 Protecting and enhancing our natural environment: Programme of tree and wildflower planting in our open spaces and on our urban highways"]
["RC004","Work with partners to develop Natural Flood Management (NFM) projects to allow catchment wide adaptation to flooding","Increased  number of properties protected from flooding.","Short term","Long term","WBC Asset Management/ Environment Agency","In progress, on track ","N/A","5.4 Resilient to Climate Change:Maintain high quality flood management strategies and sustainable drainage for new and existing infrastructure which improve  community resilience                                                                                                                                                                      5.4 Resilient to Climate Change: Explore adaptation measures to reduce vulnerability to climate change                                                                                   6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Continue working with volunteers and partners to take care of the natural environment."]
["RC005","Work with Thames Water to deliver higher resilience to droughts","More prepared to deal with droughts. Reduced economic and social impacts from droughts","Medium term (previously short term) ","Long term","WBC Emergency Planning/ Thames Water","Not started ","N/A","5.4 Resilient to Climate Change: Explore adaptation measures to reduce vulnerability to climate change"]
["RC006","Build on the success of the Pang and Lambourn Valley Flood Forums to make communities more resilient to flood risk and to improve communication on flood risk","Increased number of properties protected from flooding","Short term","Medium term","WBC Asset Management/ Emergency Planning ","In progress, on track ","N/A","5.4 Resilient to Climate Change:Maintain high quality flood management strategies and sustainable drainage for new and existing infrastructure which improve community resilience                                                                                     5.4 Resilient to Climate Change: Explore adaptation measures to reduce vulnerability to climate change                                                                                        6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Continue working with volunteers and partners to take care of the natural environment"]
["RC007","Raising awareness within the Council to ensure our activities align with the aims of the Environment Strategy","Effective internal communications plan produced and delivered","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track ","Medium","5.4 Resilient to Climate Change: Explore adaptation measures to reduce vulnerability to climate change                                     "]
["RC008","Reuse, recycle and compost at least 60% of municipal waste we handle by 2030","60% recycling rate by 2030","Short term","Long term","WBC Waste Management","In progress, on track ","Medium","5.1: Carbon neutral by 2030: Waste reduction activities                                                                                        5.4 Resilient to Climate Change: Explore adaptation measures to reduce vulnerability to climate change                                                                              6.1.4 Waste: Reuse, recycle and compost at least 60% of municipal waste we handle by 2030                                                                                                6.1.4 Waste: Increase our reuse figures by 2030 (current rate is 0.16%)"]
["RC009 ","Review the Council's Sustainable Drainage policy to ensure it reflects the aims of the Environment Strategy","Document reviewed and adopted","Short term","Medium term (previously short term)","WBC Asset Management","In progress, behind schedule.","Low","5.4 Resilient to Climate Change:Maintain high quality flood management strategies and sustainable drainage for new and existing infrastructure which improve community resilience                                                                                        5.4 Resilient to Climate Change: Explore adaptation measures to reduce vulnerability to climate change"]
["RC010 ","Investigate the feasibility of a rewilding scheme in West Berkshire.","Investigation complete and pilot project delivered ","Medium term","Ongoing","WBC Countryside","Not started ","Low","6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Develop a Nature Recovery Plan which will further improve biodiversity and wildlife in the district\n"]
["RC011 ","Work in conjunction with Public Health and Emergency Planning to use new opportunities to publicise information around extreme weather. ","West Berkshire Residents are better informed about extreme weather and action they can take to protect themselves from its effects","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Dev, Emergency Planning & Public Health","In progress, on track ","N/A","Not mentioned "]
["RC012","Develop WBC staff training on carbon reduction and climate change, as well as specific training where needs are identified (for example, for  planners and local developers on how to ensure new developments are resilient to climate change)","WBC staff have the relevant information to reduce their own carbon footprint as well as influence positive changes in their work remit ","Medium term","Ongoing","WBC Env Dev Team","In progress, on track ","Low/Medium","Not mentioned "]
["RC013","Ensure hedgerow management on all council land is in accordance with good ecological practice guidance","Hedgerows have increased biodiversity ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Dev and WBC Countryside ","In progress, on track ","Low","\"6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment: Develop a Nature Recovery Plan which will further improve biodiversity and wildlife in the district                                                                                                                6.2.6 Nature Recovery Network:We have recently reduced our grass and verges cutting frequency to aid wildlife establishment. The current regime is to cut the urban highway 8 times a years, which is already down from 10 in 2017 in most urban areas, this appears to be acceptable to the residents and keeps the majority of the grassed areas under control. In more rural locations and in areas of open spaces, across the district there are opportunities to reduce this cutting regime and introduce space for a mix of wildflower and natural regeneration."]
["RC014 ","Work in conjunction with partners for the conservancy of water within the District. ","Staff and Residents are educated about the importance of saving water as a resource and WBC will work in conjunction with partners to ensure measures are taken to help make our water supplies more resilient for the future","Short term","Ongoing ","Various WBC Teams and Thames Water ","In progress, on track ","Low ","5.4 Resilient to Climate Change: Explore adaptation measures to reduce vulnerability to climate change"]

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[null,"Last updated April 2025"]
["STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITIES"]
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["WC001","Develop and deliver good communications processes to ensure our communities have the information they need to: i) make good environmental decisions ii) feel engaged and informed relating to the wider work relating to the Environment Strategy ","Communities are well-informed about the Environment Strategy and the part they can play ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track ","Low/ Medium ","5.5 Working with our communities: Improve the overall communications process to ensure our communities have the information they need to make good environmental decisions (strategic communications strategy)                                                                                                                               6.1.2 Buildings: Review and assess emerging technology and share our knowledge with stakeholders and communities                                                                                            6.2.3 Communicating with and influencing our stakeholders: Improving access to greener options (e.g. waste and recycling, technology and infrastructure)                                                                                                                     6.2.3 Communicating with and influencing our stakeholders: Actively encourage residents, businesses and our partners to engage in carbon audits, footprint assessments and ongoing carbon budgeting\n"]
["WC002","Improve our use of technology to increase accessibility to environmental information, events and debate","Effective delivery and access to information to assist with working towards carbon reduction target","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track ","Low","5.5 Working with our communities: Improve our use of technology to improve accessibility to environmental information, events and debate                                                                                                                                                    6.1.2 Buildings: Advise residents and businesses of best practice where possible"]
["WC003","Use the Council website effectively to provide relevant and up to date information for the community to access","Website is publicised effectively and kept up to date ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track ","Low","6.1.2 Buildings: Advise residents and businesses of best practice where possible"]
["WC004","Production of an annual progress report and update of the delivery plan","Annual progress report is produced as well as an update of the delivery plan ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track ","N/A","Introduction: Review progress annually "]
["WC005","Develop strategic partnerships and affiliations with stakeholders and organisations including (for example) the Countryside Climate Network and BBOWT","Effective partnerships are created in order to work together to achieve the aims of the Environment Strategy","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery","In progress, on track ","Low/Medium","6.1.5 Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment                                                                                                                          5. Strategic Objectives to Deliver the Environment Vision: working with our communities and partners. "]
["WC006","Encourage residents to consider how changes might be made to their own recycling habits so that the amount of waste unnecessarily sent to landfill is minimised","Residents taking greater responsibility for their waste reduction, thus waste sent to landfill is reduced ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Waste Management ","In progress, on track ","Low/Medium","5.1: Carbon neutral by 2030: Waste reduction activities                                                                                               6.1.4 Waste:Encourage residents to consider how changes might be made to their own recycling habits so that the amount of waste unnecessarily sent to landfill is minimised"]
["WC007","Implement a kerbside collection system that is fully compliant with the minimum service standards required by the UK Government by 2025","Fully compliant collection system in place by 2025","Short term","Medium term","WBC Waste Management ","Not started. Due to  delay in issuing guidance from Central Government","Medium","5.1: Carbon neutral by 2030: Waste reduction activities                                                                           6.1.4 Waste: Ensure that our waste collections and recycling approach is compliant with emerging government requirements, which are expected to apply from April 2023                                                                                                            6.1.4 Waste: Implement a kerbside collection system that is fully compliant with the minimum service standards required by the UK Government by 2025\n"]
["WC008","Separate food waste collections to all eligible households by 2025, subject to approval of detailed proposals by the Council","Food waste collection in place by 2025","Short term","Medium term","WBC Waste Management ","Complete ","High","5.1: Carbon neutral by 2030: Waste reduction activities                                                                                        6.1.4 Waste: Separate food waste collections to all eligible households by 2025, subject\nto the availability of funding from the Government\n"]
["WC009","The continuation of the provision of separate garden waste collections from households","Garden waste collection remains in place","Ongoing","Ongoing","WBC Waste Management ","In progress, on track ","Low","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030: Waste reduction activities                                                                                 6.1.4 Waste: The continuation of the provision of separate garden waste collections from households"]
["WC010","Collection of at least the core set of dry recyclable materials by April 2025","Dry recyclable system in place by 2025 ","Short term","Medium term","WBC Waste Management ","Not started. Due to delay in issuing guidance from Central Government","Medium","5.1 Carbon neutral by 2030: Waste reduction activities                                                                                             6.1.4 Waste: Collection of at least the core set of dry recyclable materials by April 2025"]
["WC011","Work with partners to maximise the benefits of infrastructure investment through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)","Enhance the benefits of infrastructure investment","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Planning & Infrastructure and Env Delivery Teams","In progress, on track ","Low/Medium","6.2.3 Communicating with and influencing our stakeholders: we will also explore how to use our existing financial models to encourage grant funding sensible environmental projects through, for example, the Community Infrastructure Levy, Elected Member grant bids and third party grants.                                                                                                                 6.2.5 Planning and Development: We will also explore the possibility of including ‘allowable solutions’ which seeks to use financial measures e.g. Community Infrastructure Levy where\non-site measures are not considered viable and instead contribute to a carbon sequestration /offset funds such as re-forestation\n"]
["WC012","Providing landlords and home owners with advice on funding to improve energy efficiency and affordability, with a particular focus on PRS (Private Rental Sector) properties where EPC (Energy Performance Certificates) are E or below\n","The number of PRS properties with EPCs of D or above are significantly increased ","Medium Term (Previously Short Term) ","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery Team/Housing Service ","Not started ","Low/ Medium","6.1.2 Buildings: As the enforcing agency for the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012, for instance, we are well-placed to communicate with local landlords (residential and commercial) and owner occupiers of public buildings to ensure that they are aware of their obligations, affect changes in behaviour, and improve the energy efficiency of the district’s building stock.\n"]
["WC013","Support residents to assist with energy switching to ensure  they have the most affordable tariffs and linking these to green energy initiatives ","Run at least one energy switching intiative per year ","Short term","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery Team/Housing Service ","In progress, on track ","Low/Medium","Not mentioned "]
["WC014","Maximising the opportunities for reducing carbon emissions via Government funding for home owners","Increased numbers of homes with improved energy efficiency ratings ","Short term ","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery Team/Housing Service ","In progress, on track ","Medium ","6.1.2 Buildings:Explore ways to make retrofitting insulation and energy efficient heating systems more economically viable"]
["WC015","We will work to reduce litter around West Berkshire and promote education and communication on the harmful impacts of dropping litter. ","Litter is visibly reduced in West Berkshire","Short term ","Ongoing","WBC Env Delivery, Education Team,  WBC Waste Management","In Progess, on track","N/A","Not mentioned "]