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The journey so far

Here are some of the things we've achieved since 2021.


Progress

Sustainable transport and travel:

  • Set up an electric mobility scooter scheme to encourage access for all at our countryside sites
  • Added additional electric vans and electric cars to our fleet as well as ensuring that most of our fleet is now Clean Air Zone compliant
  • Supported a 2-year hydrogen refuse collection truck programme to explore the potential that hydrogen can make to decarbonising heavy transport in and around the county
  • Invested in the county's Key Cycle Network to promote active travel
  • Assessed all the county's train and bus stations to see whether we can improve cycling and walking links at each one
  • Worked with job centres to offer sustainable travel advice and incentives to jobseekers
  • Launched a project to increase the number of people taking up cycle training
  • Launched a sustainable travel strategy for schools to provide healthier, more environmentally-sustainable ways of travel to school as a viable option to travelling by car
  • Supported the implementation of air quality management areas to reduce transport pollutant emissions in specific areas of Derbyshire
  • Through our Bus Service Improvement Programme, supported a new fleet of 57 electric buses for North East Derbyshire to support clean air initiatives

Waste reduction and food sustainability:

Clean energy and energy efficient buildings and homes:

  • Produced a Spatial Energy Study (attached to this page) to better understand the renewable energy opportunities available across the county
  • Launched a consultation to find out what support private homeowners in Derbyshire need to improve the energy efficiency of their homes
  • Developed design standards for new-build and refurbishments on our own estate

Natural environment and biodiversity:

Business and industry:

  • Developed the Green Entrepreneurs Fund programme offering grants to small and medium-sized businesses to kick-start the county's carbon reduction agenda and boost local businesses, including a fund to up-skill the workforce

Community engagement:

Planning and land use:

You can find out about our current priorities or find out what you can do, or what support is available.