Climate Action Plan 2025-2028

Assistant Director Climate and Growth

Incorporate policies into the emerging Castle Point Plan that address open spaces, sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), renewable energy, and energy storage—drawing on best practice examples and existing evidence from key stakeholders such as Natural England.

Incorporate policies in emerging Castle Point Plan covering carbon emissions, taking into account examples of best practice and lessons learnt through the work of the Essex CAC and model policies set out in the Essex Design Guide   

2025-2026

Nil – evidence has been developed by ECC. 

One net zero home will save around 3-5 tonnes of CO2 per annum compared to a home built to current Building Regulation standards.

May generate income through energy export tariffs; greater long-term savings with smart integration. 

Reduces private car use and fuel costs; improves public health and reduces long-term NHS burden. 

Every new solar-equipped building could reduce energy costs by ~£200–£500/year and avoid future retrofit costs. 

Electricity generated at 4–6p/kWh vs. 20p+ from grid; potential revenue via power purchase agreements. 

Net zero homes can save ~£1,000/year in energy bills and avoid future retrofit costs. 

In collaboration with Essex County Council (ECC), adopt a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Castle Point, prioritising the maintenance of existing routes and ensuring adequate funding for their upkeep. 

Collaborate with Essex County Council (ECC) to introduce new cycling routes across the borough, promoting sustainable travel options. 

Exploring on demand bus routes. 

2025

Nil – LCWIP prepared by ECC

NIL – ECC is the Highway and Transport Authority

A person travelling 20 miles per day by car – 1 tonne of CO2 per annum.

Public transport or the use of an EV over the same distance = 0.25 tonne of CO2 per annum.

Cycling eliminates these emissions.

Sustainable travel across the borough should be encouraged as it has physical, environmental and mental health benefits. Walking and cycling improve cardiovascular and respiratory health and well as reduce the risk of chronic disease. Fewer cars on the road mean less air and noise pollution contributing to a more peaceful and cleaner environment.

A person travelling 20 miles per day by car would save around £1,200 per year, if they undertook those journeys by bicycle instead.

The council will support local businesses by offering information on climate action/sustainability and by providing advice to businesses on how to access grants for retrofit and other climate action/sustainability measures.  

2025 -2028 

Nil – £800 per annum funded from existing business engagement budget 

Industry and commercial uses account for 34,152 tonnes CO2 in Castle Point.

A 10% reduction would save 3,415 tonnes CO2 per annum

Spotlighting local businesses provides social value and allows for growth and collaboration with other businesses. Allowing money and profit remains in the local economy.

A 10% reduction in CO2 emissions from industry and commercial uses would save local businesses £116,110 per annum

Introduce a specific award for Green Business Practice as part of the Mayors Awards to celebrate and promote sustainable business practices.

2026 – 2028 

Up to £1000 per annum, with the aim of securing via sponsorship.

Businesses are encouraged to continue to include sustainability in their business model.

Work with businesses and community groups to develop the circular economy in Castle Point and establish/support local repair hubs which promote the sharing of repair skills and promote the repair, recycling and reuse of damaged and waste items. 

Support and promote the Castle Point/Essex County Council Reuse Shop located at the Canvey Island Recycling Centre. 

2025 – 2028 

£20k, with the aim of securing external funding to support the ongoing sustainability of the work longer term. 

(NOTE: crossover with emerging Economic Development Action Plan)  

Electronics = 280Kg of CO2 per item 

Clothing = 24Kg of CO2 per item 

Small appliances = 20kg per item 

Bicycles = 100Kg per bike 

Reducing carbon emissions by up to 280kg per item through local repair hubs, promoting reuse and recycling to support a sustainable circular economy in Castle Point.

This can give people the opportunity to up skill as well as take climate action.

There is a financial saving associated with diverting waste from landfill of around £120 - £150 per tonne.

Continue organizing regular Flood Forum meetings while actively engaging with the Environment Agency, Anglian Water and Essex County Council to address flood management and resilience strategies.

Increase the visibility and impact of the Flood Forum by raising its profile by utilising the Council’s website and other means of communication. 

2025-2028

Nil – ongoing work

No direct savings – coordinated effort around flood risk management is an enabler of climate action.  

Flood risk management helps to reduce the exposure of residents to flood risk, and the resultant financial and health impacts that may have.

Nature based flood risk management approaches can help to manage the long-term sustainability of flood risk management and achieve wider environmental benefits. They can also support carbon sequestration.

The 2014 flood events cost CPBC and ECC combined £2.175m. The restoration costs for the 1,000 properties damaged would have sat on top of this (est. £5m - £10m).

Flood risk management and flood resilience is therefore key to manage the financial risk to the Council/s and to property owners and their insurers.

Implement the Biodiversity First Considerations Report to achieve 30% of all land enhanced biodiversity.

2025-2028

Nil - BNG New Burdens Grant can be used to prepare plans for BNG sites. It will cost circa £5.00 per hectare per annum to then deliver (based on grassland restoration and improvements). This will be accounted for in Grounds Maintenance contract long term.

1ha of improved grassland management can sequester 2-3 tonnes of CO2 per annum.

Leveraging grant funding and phased implementation reduces upfront costs while maximizing long-term biodiversity and carbon sequestration benefits.

BNG units can be registered for BNG off-setting purposes. Grassland units can fetch up to £27,200 each in the South of England.

Engagement through Art — creating a community-driven commitment for climate action that reflects the commitments residents are ready to make. This commitment is inspired by art, placing artistic expression at the forefront rather than being simply guided by it.

The project will actively involve the local Climate Action Group and Youth Council, with a focus on reaching groups often excluded from traditional paper-based surveys, including young people and individuals with disabilities.

2025-2026

Nil- £55k secured from UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Based on data from other awareness approaches we can expect a 5% to 15% reduction in CO2 emissions from those positively engaged in the programme of activities

Community development benefits include the empowerment of young people, and other groups who may not normally participate in democratic/civic activities.

Provide data to the Council on the things people are willing to do and are not willing to do. This will help us to use resources effectively, and avoid spending on things people will no take up.

Engage residents, businesses, and educational institutions—including schools, colleges, and universities—in the implementation of the citizens assembly through targeted consultations, surveys, and public forums to gather feedback and ideas, ensuring active community participation in climate initiatives.

2025-2028

Nil- operational costs covered by existing resources.

Based on data from other awareness approaches we can expect a 5% to 15% reduction in CO2 emissions from those positively engaged in the programme of activities

Community development benefits include the empowerment of young people, and other groups who may not normally participate in democratic/civic activities.

Provide data to the Council on the things people are willing to do and are not willing to do. This will help us to use resources effectively and avoid spending on things people will not take up.

Identify and apply for government grants, private investment, and other funding opportunities to support the delivery and implementation of local climate initiatives. 

2026-2028

Nil - operational costs covered by existing resources.

TBD – based on community work outcomes

Community development benefits include the empowerment of young people, and other groups who may not normally participate in democratic/civic activities.

TBD – based on community work outcomes

Integrate with social media planning and activities to regularly signpost to online resources which promote climate action at the individual and household level.

Regularly update the Council website to feature links to online resources that encourage and support climate action at the individual and household level.

Promote and expand the ongoing property-level flood protection scheme launched by Essex County Council (ECC) LLFA through online resource that provides clear guidance, practical advice, eligibility criteria, and application support to residents and property owners.

2025-2028

£2,000 per annum  – whilst operational costs covered by existing resources, there is a need for budget for paid advertising and the production of materials as necessary to disseminate messages.

TBD – depends on the nature of the materials shared, and whether they are about carbon reduction or climate resilience.

Residents and businesses empowered with the information they need to make their own decisions.

TBD – depends on the nature of the materials shared, and whether they are about carbon reduction or climate resilience.

Acquire a platform to robustly and accurately record, map, and accurately calculate emissions and emission savings across all 3 scopes, plus at a community level (Carbon accounting software).

2025-2028

£40k (£12-15k per annum)

No direct savings – monitoring is an enabling activity which ensures that climate actions are being effective and provides decision makers with the information needed to make effective and timely decisions.

Regular monitoring allows for other benefits and impacts to be identified early and for these to be optimised or reduced respectively.

Council is equipped with the data it needs to inform effective decision making.

Report progress on the Climate Action Plan to Overview and Scrutiny Sub Committee on a 6 monthly basis

2026-2028

Nil- operational costs associated with reporting covered by existing resources.

Prepare an annual report, to be approved by Cabinet, which set out progress against the actions set out in the Climate Action Plan and any adjustments necessary to progress towards the targets in the ECAC report.

2026 - 2028

Nil – operation costs associated with reporting covered by existing resources.

Assistant Director Development Services

Implementation of relevant policies in the emerging Castle Point Plan, once that plan has been adopted.

2026-2028

Nil

£2000 - Specific training for officers to enable effective implementation of technical policies in emerging Castle Point Plan.

One net zero home will save around 3-5 tonnes of CO2 per annum compared to a home built to current Building Regulation standards.

SuDS reduces the risk of flood damage and reduces the strain on drainage infrastructure and maintenance costs. SuDS can also be multifunctional green spaces which can be used by residents.

Every new solar-equipped building could reduce energy costs by ~£200–£500/year and avoid future retrofit costs. 

Electricity generated at 4–6p/kWh vs. 20p+ from grid; potential revenue via power purchase agreements. 

Net zero homes can save ~£1,000/year in energy bills and avoid future retrofit costs. 

Assistant Director of Environment

Organise community litter picking events in partnership with local residents, schools, and voluntary groups to help clean up public spaces, raise awareness of environmental responsibility, and foster local pride. Equipment and safety guidance will be provided, and collected waste will be logged to inform future waste reduction efforts.

2025-2026

Nil- operational costs covered by existing resources

Based on data from other awareness approaches we can expect a 5% to 15% reduction in CO2 emissions from those positively engaged in the programme of activities

Community development benefits include the empowerment of young people, and other groups who may not normally participate in democratic/civic activities.

Communities that care for their places look after their places. This action could contribute towards cost avoidance such as the cost of addressing vandalism and the cost of removing graffiti.

Explore installing EV charging points near Council-owned buildings to support and encourage the use of electric vehicles, including options for solar-powered chargers

2025-2028

Nil – it is estimated that it will cost around £450k – based on 3 sites and an estimated cost of £150k for installation of eight chargers at Waterside. Commercial opportunities will be explored to enable this cost to be borne by the private sector rather than the Council.

Users of EV cars will see their CO2 emissions reduced by 75%.  

EV cars do not generate NOx and have reduced Particulate Matter emissions and are therefore beneficial to local air quality.

Potential revenue stream from a commercial relationship.

Expand tree planting in urban areas to help mitigate the urban heat island effect by cooling built-up environments.

Ensure active monitoring and prompt replacement of any trees removed across the borough to maintain canopy cover and ecological value.

Explore the creation of micro forests to deliver rapid biodiversity gains and provide resilient green spaces in densely developed areas.

2025-2028

Nil - £1,000 – whilst whips have minimal costs at circa £1 - £2 per tree, their attrition rate is high. Any new tree planting will therefore be delivered through partnership working to manage and reduce attrition.

Standards with maintenance cost circa £1012.00 per tree, and will be secured through the use of developer contributions for such provision.

A tree on average sequesters 22Kg CO2 per annum.

Local reduction in CO2 up to 2 tonnes per year.

The Woodland Trust list the other benefits of tree planting as being:

• Air pollution reduction
• Flood resilience
• Temperature regulation
• Noise reduction
• Mental and physical health improvements
• Crime reduction
• Boost to retail in tree lined streets

The Woodland Trust estimate the annual benefit of a tree to be of the order of £81 per year in environmental services.

Increase biodiversity in Canvey Heights and Thundersley Common.

Common Explore other areas such as Richmond & Shipwrights Park.

2025-2028

£5.00 per ha per annum

1ha of improved grassland management can sequester 2-3 tons of CO2 per annum.

Increased access to green spaces can improve physical and mental health by encouraging walking and spending more time in nature.

BNG units can be registered for BNG off-setting purposes. Grassland units can fetch up to £27,200 each in the South of England.

Subject to identifying a suitable operator, EV charging points will be installed in public car parks where there is demonstrable demand—such as School Lane and Waterside. Installation at the Kiln Road Office car park will be deferred until the future use of the site is confirmed.

Opportunities to install solar panels in conjunction with EV infrastructure should be explored to enhance sustainability and reduce energy costs.

A procurement and funding search will be undertaken to identify a revenue-generating operator, with potential collaboration opportunities to be explored with Southend Council, Octopus Energy, or similar providers.

2025-2028

Nil – Expectation that a commercial partner is identified to work across our estates.

For journeys associated with Council business the CO2 emissions will be reduced by 75%.  

EV cars do not generate NOx and have reduced Particulate Matter emissions and are therefore beneficial to local air quality.

Potential revenue stream from a commercial relationship.

Ensure regular maintenance of watercourses and ditches on Council-owned land remains a key priority to support effective drainage and reduce flood risk. Develop clear mapping to identify responsibility for all relevant watercourses and drainage features.

2025-2028

£0.81 per square meter

Establishing and maintaining riparian buffer zones along watercourses can sequester around 1-2 tonnes of CO2 per hectare per annum.

Improved water quality for nature and biodiversity.

The 2014 flood events cost CPBC and ECC combined £2.175m. The restoration costs for the 1,000 properties damaged would have sat on top of this (est. £5m - £10m).

Flood risk management and flood resilience is therefore key to manage the financial risk to the Council/s and to property owners and their insurers.

Replace existing council-owned streetlights with smart, energy-efficient LED lighting, potentially incorporating a Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor system that activates the lights upon detecting motion.

2025-2028

Up to £1,400 per streetlight

93kg CO2 per lamp per annum

Improved visibility at night to help drivers and pedestrians navigate.

The cost saving is around £100 per light annually. Savings are greater if PIR is installed.

Assistant Director Estates

Pre-LGR decarbonisation of the Council Offices - Kiln Road. Current CO2 emissions from gas = 95,000 Kg per annum and from electricity =79,000 Kg per annum

Actions for 2025 – 2028

• Replace lighting

Note: Other actions are possible, but no further implementation is planned before the Government’s decision related to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Essex is confirmed.

2025-2027

Nil – cost to replace lighting at the Kiln Road Offices is incorporated into the existing programme of works.

26,409 kg CO2

Improved working environment for staff at Kiln Road.

Based on the current CO2 emissions, the estimated financial costs savings of replacing the lighting at Kiln Road with LED lighting is £9,150 per year.  

Decarbonisation of Waterside Farm Leisure Centre. Current CO2 (prior to part installation of Solar PV) = 455,138 Kg per annum

Actions for 2025 – 2028

• Install Solar PV on remaining roof. This action is reliant on the roof being replaced.
• Battery storage is required.

2025-2028

£152k – solar PV

£100k – battery

15,531Kg CO2

30,050Kg CO2

The installation of solar panels at the leisure centre will mean less reliance on external energy providers and thus making the leisure centre less susceptible to energy price fluctuations.

Solar panels paired with battery storage can provide backup power during power outages.

The solar PV system installed is expected to generate 33,244 kWh of clean energy annually.

• Estimated electricity cost: Assuming a rate of £0.23 per kWh, the savings from 33,244 kWh would be:
  • £7,646.12 per year in reduced electricity bills.

Decarbonisation of the Paddocks
 Current CO₂ emissions (at time of survey): 44,719 kg per annum

Actions for 2025 – 2028:

Replacing and insulating the roof.

2025-2028

£86k

1,402Kg CO2

Prioritise by carbon saving

Based on the current CO₂ emissions of 44,719 kg per annum and the planned decarbonisation actions over the next three years (roof replacement, roof insulation, and external wall insulation), the potential savings could be:

£883.20 per annum. This is based on a on a carbon reduction of 22,359.5 kg CO₂ annually.

Equip newly purchased workshop with state-of-the-art, sustainable, and climate-friendly assets, including a new heating system, water-saving features, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting systems. 

2026

Nil

TBC- As it is a brand-new building, carbons savings will be evident over time.

Reduces utility bills, supports off-grid resilience, and cuts water/sewer charges.

TBC- As it is a brand-new building, financial savings will be evident over time.

Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement

Incorporate sustainability considerations, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, sustainable travel and local supply chain preferences within the quality criteria for the procurement of future contracts over £50k.

2025-2028

TBC – in the short-term, introducing these requirements could drive up the cost of contracts. However, Social Value criteria are being introduced across Essex via the Essex Procurement Hub, so this will drive a ‘new normal’ where such benefits are sought by a large number of contracting organisations and become normalised.

TBC - a carbon accounting software will be acquired to monitor Scope 1-3 emissions, to better understand the scale of the Councils’ Scope 3 emissions

Local supply chain preferences will have benefits for the local economy.

Could reduce lifecycle costs of procured services. Promotes long-term savings through efficient, low-waste contracts. Difficult to quantify before monitoring begins.

Future contracts with a value over £50k to require suppliers to provide data on their carbon footprint across scopes 1 to 3 to ensure that green credentials highlighted during the contract award stage are being met ongoing in the delivery of the contract for Castle Point.

2025-2028

Nil – administration costs can be met within existing resources.

TBC - a carbon accounting software will be acquired to monitor Scope 1-3 emissions, to better understand the scale of the Councils’ Scope 3 emissions

Could reduce lifecycle costs of procured services. Promotes long-term savings through efficient, low-waste contracts. Difficult to quantify before monitoring begins.

Assistant Director Housing, Health and Partnerships

Implement the Government’s Warm Homes Local Grant Scheme (or other relevant schemes) for the retrofit of privately owned homes.

2025-2028

Nil – local validation can be delivered within existing resources

Circa 960kg CO2 per annum

Warmer homes for our most vulnerable residents will improve their overall health and wellbeing.

Residents could save between £230 and £1250 per annum depending on measures installed at their homes.

Upgrading existing housing with modern insulation, and energy-efficient heating systems to shift Council properties to improved energy efficiency in line with requirement for EPC rating C by April 2030.  

2025-2028

£15,000 - £30,000 per property. If available, the Council may be able to apply for up to 50% from Warm Homes Social Housing Fund. The remaining cost may align with programme of planned maintenance i.e. we were due to replace a boiler anyway

Circa 960kg CO2 per annum

Warmer homes for our most vulnerable residents will improve their overall health and wellbeing.

Residents could save between £230 and £1250 per annum depending on measures installed at their homes

New homes commissioned by the Council are constructed to operational net zero standards as per ECC guidance.

2025-2028

Increases cost per unit by 6.3% for houses and 6.9% for flats.

One net zero home will save around 3-5 tonnes of CO2 per annum compared to a home built to current Building Regulation standards.

Warmer homes and lower energy bills for our most vulnerable residents will improve their overall health and wellbeing.

Immediate savings of £200–£500/year per building. Avoids retrofit costs and provides energy security. Solar power is significantly cheaper than grid electricity.

Assistant Director Legal and Democratic Services

Offer a Carbon Literacy course to all Members.

Encouraging digital communication to reduce paper consumption in meetings and correspondence.

Embed consideration of climate impact in the decision-making process for Cabinet and Council.

Assistant Director People and Engagement

Offer a Carbon Literacy course to all its staff and other relevant courses

Explore extending Carbon Literacy course to local businesses

2025-2028

£500

Carbon literacy training alone achieves a 5% to15% reduction in the carbon footprint of attendees.

Activities linked to carbon action such as increased walking and cycling can have benefits for the health and wellbeing of individuals.

The Carbon Trust estimates that low to no-cost behavioural changes from Carbon Literacy Training can reduce energy costs by at least 10% potentially saving £400 - £1000 per employee per year. 

Working with the Travel Planning team at ECC, prepare a travel plan for the Council which explores how the Council can encourage staff to make sustainable travel choices.

2025

Nil – can be delivered through existing internal resources.

A person travelling 20 miles per day by car – 1 tonne of CO2 per annum.

Public transport or the use of an EV over the same distance = 0.25 ton of CO2 per annum.

Cycling eliminates these emissions.

Sustainable travel across the borough should be encouraged as it has physical, environmental and mental health benefits. Walking and cycling improve cardiovascular and respiratory health and well as reduce the risk of chronic disease. Fewer cars on the road mean less air and noise pollution contributing to a more peaceful and cleaner environment.

Has the potential to impact on mileage claims by reducing the numbers of journeys taken, or by influencing travel patterns and travel planning by visiting officers.

Implement Travel Plan

2026-2028

TBC – cost results from developing a travel plan.

Explore the introduction of a salary sacrifice schemes to offer staff affordable access to electric vehicles (EVs) and cycle to work schemes.

2025-2028

TBC – scheme set up and operational costs

A person travelling 20 miles per day by car – 1 tonne of CO2 per annum.

Public transport or the use of an EV over the same distance = 0.25 ton of CO2 per annum.

Cycling eliminates these emissions.

Sustainable travel across the borough should be encouraged as it has physical, environmental and mental health benefits. Walking and cycling improve cardiovascular and respiratory health and well as reduce the risk of chronic disease. Fewer cars on the road mean less air and noise pollution contributing to a more peaceful and cleaner environment.

Employer NI savings

Assistant Director Policy, Performance and Customer

Shift to digital as default where possible, and expand the use of hybrid mail solutions to drive down the use of physical resources where email information is available.

Proactively encourage the use of emails for essential council communications.

Expand the use of the website and digital solutions for self-service to reduce the need to travel for transactions to occur in a high proportion of cases (services still to be available for those without access to digital services).

2025

Project implementation over 2025/ 26

Ongoing 2026-2028

Nil- Existing resource in place

In 2024/25 the council sent 77,699 letters.

For every 10,000 ‘letters’ diverted by hybrid mail to email there is a saving of 3 tonnes of CO2.

For every 10,000 transactions that occur online instead of in person there is a saving of 2 tonnes of CO2.

Residents will likely receive communication from the Council quicker via email, compared to physical letters.

The cost of postage in 2024/25 was £62,832.

For every 10,000 ‘letters’ diverted by hybrid mail to email, this is a saving of £8,700 based on current second-class mail costs.

Ensure that other corporate policies and strategies align with the Climate Action Plan.

2025-2028

Nil

No direct carbon savings. However, creating the community leadership necessary to embed carbon action in wider work.

Proactively aligning our corporate policies with the Climate Action Plan will also see delivery of health and wider environmental benefits.

Polices that promote energy efficiency, waste reduction and responsible resource use often lead to lower operating costs.

Assistant Director Recreation

Leisure facilities to actively promote walking and cycling, as part of a healthy, active lifestyle, offering secure bike storage, and organizing community programs or events.

2025-2028

Cycle storage at Waterside, Runnymede and Paddocks. Prices range from £300- £1000 depending on the type of bike storage and the materials it is made from.

Promotional costs can be met within operational budget for customer engagement.

A person travelling 20 miles per day by car – 1 tonne of CO2 per annum.

Public transport or the use of an EV over the same distance = 0.25 ton of CO2 per annum.

Cycling eliminates these emissions.

An active lifestyle has wider physical benefits such as reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Increased levels of cycling to our leisure facilities would help to manage pressure on car parking provision.

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Launch sustainability challenges for members and staff to reduce their carbon footprints, track progress, and reward achievements.

2025-2028

Nil – costs can be met within operational budget for customer engagement

TBC – depends on activity and uptake

Community development benefits include the empowerment of young people, and other groups who may not normally participate in democratic/civic activities.

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Assistant Director Waste and Recycling

To be compliant with the Simpler Recycling national policy in the context of LGR, the Council will take an incremental approach to waste collection as the implementation of a fully containerised solution across the Borough would not be financial prudent at this time. The Council will roll out a separate collection method for paper and card, providing the most suitable sack to support the service.

Businesses will need to go through a business case process to establish if recycling trade waste is commercially beneficial.

2026

Nil – Costs can be met within service (as part of service review)

Diverting 1,000 tonnes of waste from landfill saves 400 tons of CO2.

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Landfill tax savings

Additional income from recycling

Improve the environment at and around recycling collection points, to encourage residents to use them through proper enforcement of the contracts.

2025-2028

Nil – contract enforcement via existing resources.

Diverting 1,000 tons of waste from landfill saves 400 tons of CO2.

A greener, cleaner environment 

Landfill tax savings

Additional income from recycling

Improve the environment at and around recycling points, to encourage residents to use them through site level upgrades

2026-2028

Up to £45,000 – following contract enforcement it may be necessary to deliver localised upgrades around the recycling collection points to encourage usage – estimate £5k per site, with 9 sites in total

As part of the modernisation of the waste and recycling vehicle fleet, explore the option of utilising Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil due to the potential to reduce carbon emissions from the fleet by up to 93%

2026-2028

Estimated £71,237.90 per annum*, plus the introduction of fuel storage facilities at the depot.

*Refuse & Recycling expenditure was £237,459.68 for fuel (24/25) based on a 30% increase in cost an additional £71,237.90

116,602kg CO2 per annum*

*Sourced from Comcar.co.uk

HVO burns cleaner than diesel, and there are consequently reduced emissions, to the benefit of local air quality.