Together on planning and sustainability

We will ensure the future buildings and developments by the council have a low or zero carbon footprint.

What we are doing

Actions we are taking on planning and sustainability:

• Reducing carbon emission from buildings by ensuring they are energy efficient.

• Working the organisations who meet high sustainability standards to develop new buildings.

• Implementing our Local Plan strategy which sets out spatial vision for Wandsworth and how it will be achieved.

What you can do

Actions you can take:

• Take actions to ensure that your home is energy efficient.

“It’s incredible to think that, just based on switching one standard light bulb for an energy saving lightbulb, someone leaving it on for eight hours a day, every day of the year, with a 34p per kWh tariff would spend £8.93 a year, versus a standard lightbulb which sets users back £59.56 a year. That’s over £50 savings per bulb! And, as we’re giving a pack of two away per person, the savings could even be doubled.” www.aplan.co.uk

With so many money and energy savings tips available online, A-Plan reviewed all the best information and compiled it into one handy sized book that may offer a few pointers you may not have considered before. The booklets are completely free of charge from 100 A-Plan branches now, including A-Plan Tooting (while stocks last).

• Recycle and reuse any construction waste you might have.

Outcomes of our actions

• Zero or low carbon will be emitted from new buildings in Wandsworth.

• Buildings that already exist will have carbon reduction measures put in place.

Further information visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk