Jack Raven – Leiston Net Zero
Impressive. Full time paid for by Sizewell EDF. Working 2.5 years, to journey Leiston to Net Zero. Inspired by SCC Climate Emergency, and supported by SCC and Sizewell.
First state, a route map.
a. Carbon in Leiston and around calculated, 15-16,000 carbon output MINUS 3-4,000 offset EQUALS 12,000 tonnes of carbon annually
b. Proportion breakdown, Buildings, Transport, Agriculture. Buildings and housing stock in particular majority
Energy systems, particularly around vulnerable people.
Funding
Heat/Insulation
Market research – University of Suffolk
Suffolk Climate Change Partnership
Events
Engagement – Long Shop, Schools, Groundwork East, Challening quiz. LPA funding from District Council
LPA Planning – East Suffolk just produced sustainable construction – basis of approval on environmental criterior.
Net Zero Homes, not future proofed
Hadleigh Town Council – Hew Roberts
Hew designed a Policy document to guide Council
1. Environmental Policy
2. Climate Action Plan
3. Planning application guidance – not legal teeth by a moral authority.
What is material consideration is being decided in the courts now