North Herts Climate Hive
Here in North Herts we take climate change really seriously. We are working hard to reduce carbon emissions in the district and put the environment at the heart of everything we do, while also preparing our services to be resilient to the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
We know there are residents and local groups who feel passionately about these issues, and we want to hear from you. How can we work together to reduce the district’s carbon and increase our sustainability? Please get involved and tell us what you think.
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Climate Change Strategy
This strategy contains an action plan, with three priorities of Taking Action, Enabling Carbon Savings and Inspiring the Community.
Our key objectives are:
- Achieve Carbon Neutrality for the Council’s own operations by 2030
- Ensure all operations and services are resilient to the impacts of climate change
- Achieve a Net Zero Carbon district by 2040
- Become a district that is resilient to unavoidable impacts of climate change
Hertfordshire Climate Change and Sustainability Partnership
We are a partner of the Hertfordshire Climate Change and Sustainability Partnership. HCCSP also includes Hertfordshire County Council, all local district and borough councils and the Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
HCCSP is a strategic group that develops joint programmes and county level initiatives to support the achievement of local climate change targets.
The HCCSP currently work on the priority areas of Water, Carbon Reduction, Biodiversity, Transport, Behaviour Change, and Climate Adaptation. North Herts Council lead on Biodiversity for the HCCSP.
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Climate Events Map
Closes: December 31, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Share details of your upcoming and ongoing climate and sustainability events and projects
Approximate time 3 minutes
All In
Closes: December 31, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Although Climate Change is a global problem, there are things that all of us can do in our daily lives to reduce our carbon footprint and negative impacts on the environment. We want to hear about what you do to make a difference and how you support sustainable living in North Herts. Together we can make a big impact!
Approximate time 5 minutes
North Herts Council Net Zero by 2030
Closes: August 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
How can we achieve a net zero council by 2030?
Supporting documents
Key dates
July 2018
North Herts Council pass a Plastic Free Letchworth Motion and a Single Use Plastics Motion
May 2019
North Herts Council declare a Climate Emergency
June 2019
New drinking fountains installed at North Herts parks and outdoor pools
June 2019
North Herts Council establish the first Cabinet Panel for the Environment
July 2019
North Herts Council pass a motion to only lease or purchase Ultra Low Emission Vehicles when the replacement of any council owned or leased vehicle is due.
January 2020
North Herts Council pass a motion to ban the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons on Council land, and a motion to promote renewable energy
September 2021
10,000 Tree Giveaway project commences
September 2021
North Herts Council pass a motion to support the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill
August 2022
Solar Together Hertfordshire Scheme
2022-2031
Local Plan 2011-2031 Adopted
2023
Supplementary Planning Documents - Sustainability; Biodiversity; Design
July 2023
North Herts Council declare an Ecological Emergency
September 2024
Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2)
August 2025
New Waste Contract
Important dates
17th September 2025
Cabinet Panel on the Environment
Wednesday 17th September
7:30pm via Zoom
Topic: TBC
To attend the meeting or for any questions please email EnvironmentPanel@north-herts.gov.uk
Further information: Cabinet Panel on the Environment