Environmentally friendly building techniques: Lanchester Wines, a business based at Greencroft Industrial Estate in Annfield Plain, Stanley, is currently expanding their business, incorporating the latest design of modular steel frame building which varies the sections of the steel frame, putting strength only where it is needed. This method of construction minimises the amount of steel required for buildings, ensuring a more efficient use of resources.
Flood defence by partner organisation(s): The Environment Agency, a member of the Council’s Climate Emergency Strategic Advisory Board, is investigating the use of low carbon concrete. This is particularly important when building flood defences to adapt to the increased flood risk associated with climate change as concrete is a source of a large proportion of the agency’s emissions.
Ask of Government • The Future Homes Standard must be implemented at the earliest opportunity. • The Future Buildings Standard for non domestic properties must be brought forward and a target set for net zero as soon as possible.
• Government must demand better insulation levels. • Government must emphasise a move away from a car centric society, which is facilitated by how new
developments are currently designed and instead focus upon how new developments connect with existing communities and local public transport and cycling networks.
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