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Working in partnership
towards
A sustainable Thanet
Thanet’s
Local Agenda 21 Strategy
&
Action Plan
into the 21st Century . . .
CONTENTS
Page
Foreword .................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3
1. Air Quality ....................................................................................................... 8
2. Community Well-being ................................................................................... 9
3. Economy & Work ............................................................................................ 11
4. Energy Efficiency ............................................................................................ 12
5. Land Use .......................................................................................................... 15
6. Local Democracy & Community Participation ............................................... 16
7. Local Production .............................................................................................. 18
8. Nature Conservation & Biodiversity ............................................................... 19
9. Transport .......................................................................................................... 20
10. Waste and Consumerism .................................................................................. 23
11. Water ................................................................................................................ 26
For further information please contact:
Phil Singleton, Thanet District Council LA21 Co-ordinator – Tel: 01843 577441 Fax: 01843 853383
Vera Elliott, Chair, Thanet LA21 Steering Group – Tel: 01843 297218
Graphic images provided by Bury MBC, L B Sutton, Environ, and CEI
Printed on paper from a sustainable source
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Foreword by Councillor Richard Nicholson, Leader of Thanet District Council
IT GIVES ME much pleasure in introducing Thanet’s first Local Agenda 21 strategy.
Safeguarding the environment is one of the challenges we face as we enter the new millennium.
Recently a number of people and organisations have been working with the Council to tackle this issue
and develop plans for a safer, healthier environment in Thanet.
Some of these people are members of the Local Agenda 21 Steering Group whose concern is for the
environment in the widest sense. This includes the quality of our surroundings and our well-being, the
way we use resources available to us, the air we breathe, the water we drink, the energy we use, the
waste and pollution we produce and its impact on our health and the natural world. More and more
people are recognising that we must make changes to the way we live now to avoid storing up trouble
for our children and our grandchildren.
But we must act now and the Steering Group has been working with the Council in drawing up this
Local Agenda 21 Strategy – a blueprint for action in the 21st century.
Tackling global environmental issues such as global warming, renewable energy and acid rain must start
locally.
This Local Agenda 21 Strategy is not and can not be set in stone. It is a living document and will be
subject to the widest public involvement. Thanet’s Local Agenda 21 Strategy is precisely that – a
Strategy for the whole of Thanet to be owned and acted upon by each and every one of us.
Nor is it yet another document singing the praises of the Council’s green credentials. It is as much
about job creation and social justice as about the environment. Because we realise that, if we don’t get
Thanet’s economy right, then our local environment and the people of Thanet will suffer too.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who have helped us with the production
of this strategy. Their guidance, expertise and occasional criticism have enabled a document to be
produced which has true community value. This is a document for us all – something that we can all act
upon in safeguarding our future.
Please take the time to read this LA21 Strategy. It is a crucial document about Thanet’s future. I very
much hope that you will feel able to contribute.
I commend Thanet’s Local Agenda 21 Strategy to you.
Yours sincerely
Councillor Richard Nicholson – Leader of Thanet District Council
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………….and by Vera Elliott, Chairman of Thanet Local Agenda 21 Steering
Group
Local Agenda 21 is an outcome of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, but what caused that Earth Summit to
take place? Why did representatives of over 100 nations decide to meet and talk about sustainable
development?
Perhaps back in the 1980's or even before then, you were one of the people who joined a campaigning
group, wrote letters alerting decision makers to the terrible social, economic and environmental
catastrophes looming on the horizon - pollution and poverty; environmental degradation and greed;
breakdown in communities and climate change; rainforest destruction and and and . . . . or maybe you
were putting forward solutions and pledging to get involved in positive actions for change.
Well that’s how Local Agenda 21 came about and at last everyone in Thanet has a chance to make
those changes come about. Real partnerships - the council, the community, businesses and individuals -
in co-
operation and working towards a sustainable society, for now and for the future.
Local Agenda 21 is a very exciting opportunity for us all, however ‘green’ we are or would like to be,
for real change and empowerment. This is our chance to create a society that doesn’t destroy the
environment, exploit the underdeveloped countries, or confuse quantity of goods with quality of life.
More importantly it is an opportunity to be valued for our creativity, resourcefulness and sense of fun!
We can all do our bit and I think you will agree that there’s no shortage of ideas in this Local Agenda 21
Strategy! Now there’s no excuse for inaction. Time for us all to pick on an action point that appeals to
us and get cracking, either by ourselves or to find other people on the same ‘wavelength’, see page 29.
PLEASE LET US KNOW what you are doing already and what more you would like to do towards a
Sustainable Thanet!
Best wishes
Vera Elliott Chair of Thanet LA21 Steering Group
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Local Agenda 21 and
Sustainable Development
A Strategy & Action Plan
for Thanet
INTRODUCTION
The Earth’s capacity to meet the demands of the expanding population and people’s lifestyles is under
increasing pressure. This is giving rise to mounting environmental damage manifest in species
elimination, deforestation and global warming.
The 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, attended by representatives from the UK and
over 100 other nations, committed to a programme to counter the damage. Delegates discussed
environmental and development issues aimed at improving everyone’s quality of life whilst at the same
time looking after the planet and preserving its resources for future generations. This concept is called
‘sustainable development’, officially defined as “development which meets the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.
We all want a good quality of life, but we shouldn’t try to achieve this at the expense of the
environment that we will hand on to our children.
Leaders at the Earth Summit wrote an action plan for the 21st century called Agenda 21 which outlines
ways in which we can all work towards sustainable development. They realised that, in order to achieve
real changes in the way we treat the Earth, we must all act locally, within our own families and
communities, to help make a difference – hence Local Agenda 21. Local authorities were identified as
having a key role in enabling sustainable policies within their borough or district area under the Local
Agenda 21 initiative. These can also often bring additional benefits of reducing costs. Local value-for-
money (VFM) audits therefore focus both on authorities’ strategic response to the LA21 initiative and on
their environmental stewardship initiatives that have a direct impact, such as waste management, energy
use and water conservation.
However, we must ALL think global and act local. Rather than the authorities deciding what your local
area will be like, every resident should have the opportunity to have a say because everyone has a stake
in the future.
Thanet’s Local Agenda 21 Strategy is not intended to be another council document, but a vision
that has been developed by ‘the whole community’.
WHO can get involved?
YOU! As an individual you can play an important part in what you do and how you live your life.
Actively on your own or with others you can make a difference. You can be a good role model for your
friends and relatives by your actions at home, such as using low energy light bulbs, not wasting water
and other similar positive activities. This can reflect what you already do or what you can change even in
a small way today. We have all been bombarded for some time now with ‘green’ things we can all do
and many people have already made changes and started to make a difference. Or you could join local
focus groups that meet to discuss and influence Thanet’s future.
WHEN can you get involved?
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NOW! WE NEED YOUR CONTINUAL FEEDBACK
– so that this strategy can become an agreed Community-Owned Action Plan; one that will be
reviewed annually to see how well we are making progress.
EITHER ON YOUR OWN OR WITH A GROUP YOU BELONG TO
HAVE YOUR SAY NOW IN SHAPING THE FUTURE!
WHAT has happened so far?
A Local Agenda 21 Steering Group was formed in 1997 with its members representing a cross section of
Thanet’s ‘stakeholders’ - business, community and council - and some focus groups and fora have been
established; three Annual Green Fairs have taken place and Local Agenda 21 Awards presented.
The District Council itself has established a set of corporate objectives and key priorities:-
• Reducing the level of unemployment in Thanet
• Improving the personal and employment skills of those who live in Thanet
• Providing needed and high quality public services within budget
• Reducing social and economic exclusion in Thanet
• Ensuring access to good quality and safe housing
• Improving the quality of life for residents and visitors, making Thanet a safer place in
which to live
Council strategies have been developed or are being finalised. These will be linked to the LA21 Strategy
to underline the sustainable direction for the future of Thanet.
The Council Strategies include (in alphabetical order):-
• Air Quality Strategy • Empty Property Strategy
• Arts Strategy • Housing Strategy
• Best Value Strategy • Leisure Strategy
• Communications Strategy • Local Plan
• Community Safety Strategy • Nature Conservation Strategy
• Corporate Plan • Recycling Plan
• Cycling Strategy • Sports Strategy
• Draft Transport Plan • Tourism Strategy
• Economic Development Strategy • Training Strategy
During the development of the LA21 Strategy, a Corporate Officers’ Working Group and cross-sectoral
Steering Group have come about and progress of Thanet’s LA21 will be reviewed and further actions
developed with Thanet’s other ‘stakeholders.
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The Local Agenda 21 Action Plan
It is suggested that Thanet’s first Action Plan will cover the three year period 2000-2002 and 11
important issues. There are opportunities for joint action right across the community. The Plan will be
reviewed each year and every year to identify what has been achieved and will be enhanced and
amended as we progress. Performance measures and target times have been included in this draft. Short
term means 1-18 months, medium term 18 months to 3 years and long term is beyond three years.
In the following Action Plan each of the 11 issues lists one or more key objectives to aim for, followed
by a number of proposed actions with performance measures and a target time. The final column lists
those who need to be involved to achieve the target. Also listed is the Council’s Link Officer (L/O)
responsible for each action. The responsibility of the Officer is not to achieve the action but enable
appropriate people, whether in organisations, groups or as individuals to make it happen - a joint
responsibility. However, the action falls within that Officer’s area of work and hence is a contact point
for further information or support.
There are three cornerstones to a Sustainable Thanet -
Economic, Environmental and Social – and everyone can play their part.
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The Stakeholders
The following triangle indicates that all “stakeholders” need to work together –
Business, Community and Council – in order to achieve a Sustainable Thanet
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BUSINESS
Key to Organisations
Bus Businesses MI Margate Image
CoC Chambers of Commerce NFU National Farmers Union
Comm Community Groups PC Parish Councils
Contrac TDC Contractors PU Public Utilities
CPRE Council for the Protection of Rural England RSLs Registered social landlords
Dev Developers RSPB Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
EA Environment Agency RTP Ramsgate Town Partnership
EKHA East Kent Health Authority SBOT Sandwich Bay Observatory Trust
EN English Nature SEEDA South East Economic Development Agency
Gov Government SEIPH South East Institute of Public Health
GOSE Government Office for the South East TC Town Councils
GWT Groundwork Trust TCSP Thanet Community Safety Partnership
HAs Housing Association TCTA Thanet Community Transport Association
HSE Health and Safety Executive TCDCo. Thanet Community Development Company
Indiv Individuals TDC Thanet District Council
KCC Kent County Council TEBC Thanet Enterprise and Business Centre Co.
KFB Kent Fire Brigade TLF Thanet Leisure Force
KOS Kent Ornithological Society TNCUG Thanet Nature Conservation Umbrella
KSCP Kentish Stour Countryside Project Group
KWT Kent Wildlife Trust TPCG Thanet Primary Care Group
LA21SG Local Agenda 21 Steering Group Trans Transport Companies
L/O Link Officer
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LA21 ACTION PLAN
1. Air Quality
1.1 Air quality is becoming a major issue as the detrimental
health effects of pollution become better understood. The
Government has committed itself, through the National Air
Quality Strategy, to ensuring consistently good air quality
throughout the country by 2005. Thanet Council and other
authorities are also contributing locally to this through
their planning, transport and parking policies.
1.2 Thanet Council has already completed a District Wide Air
Quality Review to determine priorities for monitoring and
pollution reduction. However, the responsibility for
improving air quality is not just someone else’s problem –
we can all help.
Key Objectives
1. Improve air quality and reduce pollution where
possible.
2. Raise public awareness of the causes of air pollution and its effects on the environment and
health.
Proposed Action Performance Measures By When By Whom
1. Integrate air quality b Number of planning applications where Current/ongoing TDC, KCC, TC & PC
considerations into environmental assessment is provided (L/O Paul Martin)
Thanet’s decision- b Number of traffic management
making processes, such measures where environmental
as land use and traffic assessment is provided
management
2. Implement Thanet a Air quality objectives set by government Long TDC, Comm, Indiv
Council’s Air Quality are met (L/O Zoe Sadiq)
Action Plan in
partnership with
community
3. Monitor levels of SO2, b Publication of monitoring results Current/ongoing TDC, KCC
NO2, ozone, PM10s , b Days when Ozone, PM10s are moderate SEIPH, other LAs
radiation and radon in or high (L/Os Paul Martin and
Thanet and Kent David Ledger)
4. Complete review and a Deadlines for completion set by the Long TDC (L/O Zoe Sadiq)
assessment of air government met
quality to determine
future monitoring
requirements
5. Initiate and participate b Number of campaigns undertaken Short TDC, KCC, Gov
in campaigns aimed at (L/O Paul Martin)
reducing air pollution
6. Plant more trees to b Number of new trees planted Ongoing TDC, KCC, Contrac,
reduce pollution Bus, Comm, Indiv
(L/O Ian Adamson)
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2. Community Well-being
2.1 Thanet is home to over 120,000 people. There are a lot of pressures with
this number of people in a relatively small area. We all desire a safe and
healthy place to live, work and for people to visit. With over 4,000 years
of development, it is difficult to be radical to resolve some problems.
However, it is possible and necessary to make continuous improvements
both to the infrastructure and the morale of the community.
Key Objectives
1. Protect and improve the well-being and quality of life of the residents of Thanet.
2. Work in partnership with the local health authority and others to improve the health of all
people in Thanet.
3. Foster community spirit within Thanet.
4. Work in partnership to reduce the level of crime and the fear of crime.
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
1. Work with partners to b Number in temporary accommodation Current/ongoing TDC, HAs
ensure that everyone b Homes judged unfit to live in (L/O Ian McDonald)
has the opportunity of a
decent home
2. Develop a fuel poverty b Publication of strategy Short TDC, Comm
strategy for Thanet (L/O Mark Randolph)
3. Continue to promote b Joint TDC/KCC Help Desk Current/ongoing TDC, KCC, EKHA
and improve joint b Single Agency Assessment of housing and other partner
working in housing need, joint Planning Board (Housing) agencies (L/O Jill
provision Pells)
4. Support provision of low b Number of new low cost units completed Medium TDC, RSLs, KCC
cost housing where (L/O Jill Pells)
appropriate
5. Support provision of b Number of units available and in use Medium TDC, RSLs
supported housing for (L/O Jill Pells)
frail elderly, mentally
handicapped and
children in care
6. Promote health and b Number of fatalities Current/ongoing TDC, HSE, EKHA,
safety in the work b Number of injuries TPCG, CoC
environment b Number of inspections (satisfactory) (L/O Peter Saunders)
b Number of inspections (unsatisfactory)
7. Improve the health and b Number of beach awards Ongoing TDC, Contrac (L/O
safety of Thanet’s b Number of lifeguards Peter Miller)
beaches
8. Establish a working b Establishment of Group Current/ongoing TDC, EKHA, TPCG,
group to identify and b Feasibility studies complete KCC, Comm, TCDCo
seek remedies for (L/O Healthy Living
health inequalities Parnership)
9. Support Health b Enhancement of services Current/ongoing TDC, TCSP, EKHA,
Agencies and the b Publication and review of plans hospitals, local
development of Health doctors, Comm, Indiv
Improvement Plans for (L/O Brian Lear)
Thanet
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Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
10. Promote a network of b Establishment of health walks Medium TDC, EKHA, local
health walks to help b Number of referrals by GPs doctors, Comm, Indiv
improve the health of b Number of users (L/O David Ledger)
residents in Thanet
11. Promote walking and b Publication and implementation of Medium TDC, KCC,
cycling as a viable walking & cycling strategy EKHA, local doctors,
means of transport b Establishment of safe walking & cycling Comm, Indiv
routes (L/O David Ledger)
b Publication of promotional material
b Number of users
12. Continue to publish b Quarterly publication featuring articles Current/ongoing TDC, LA21SG,
Thanet Matters to to increase community spirit Comm
promote community (L/O Glynis
and sustainability Alexander)
issues etc
13. Develop a 3 year b Publish Strategy and Action Plan Complete/ongoing TDC, Police, KFB
Community Safety b Carry out projects designed to reduce HAs, KCC
Strategy and Action crime and the fear of crime and monitor (L/O Bob Spicer)
Plan outcome against Action Plan
b Increase community involvement in
partnership with agencies
14. Promote and enhance b Implement a programme of town centre Short TDC, TP, TC, RTP,
Town Centres strategies and initiatives geared to MI
improving the vitality and viability of the (L/O Sam Thomas)
District’s town centres
15. Promote responsible b Number of prosecutions Ongoing TDC, Contrac, Indiv
dog ownership and seek b Monitoring of cleanliness of area (L/O David Ledger)
to control the problems
of owners failing to clear
up after their dogs
16. Seek to improve street b Number of streetlights not working Ongoing KCC, TDC, Contrac,
lighting where b Number of footpaths and pavements Comm, Indiv
appropriate and improve requiring attention (L/O Mike Edgar)
footpaths and
pavements for
pedestrians
3. Economy and Work
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3.1 For some years now Thanet Council has made the regeneration of the area its highest priority. The
creation of jobs with long-term initiatives is the major element of making Thanet succeed in
becoming truly sustainable. Community well-being is contingent upon jobs and education.
Employment, which provides an acceptable wage and standard of living, leads to personal fulfilment
and well-being giving social and environmental benefits for individuals and the whole community. It
is important that the momentum of recent years is continued.
Key Objectives
1. Encourage the expansion of Thanet’s economy and employment potential.
2. Promote local sustainable development.
3. Develop the potential of ‘green’ tourism.
4. Support local business.
5. Improve education and training for all.
6. Recognise the importance of voluntary work.
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
1. Prepare and adopt an b Publish economic strategy Short/ongoing TDC, CoC, Bus, TC
economic strategy b Quarterly reports assessing commercial (L/O Tom McGuckin)
focusing on sustainable performance
development
2. Facilitate ongoing b Reduce unemployment level in Thanet Long TDC, KCC, SEEDA,
reduction in to the average for Kent Bus, TEBCCo
unemployment levels (L/O Tom McGuckin)
3. Encourage the creation b Regular meetings with business Current/ongoing TDC, Bus, CoC,
of jobs within the communities TEBCCo
district and maintain (L/O Tom McGuckin)
and strengthen
business links
4. Promote Thanet’s local b Number of empty units Current/ongoing TDC, CoC, Bus
business parks b Expansion of existing Business Parks (L/O Tom McGuckin)
5. Seek to develop b Number of ferry movements Medium/long TDC, Bus
Ramsgate New Port b Number of freight and passenger (L/O Trevor Herron)
and provide an movements
outstanding ferry and
freight service into and
out of Thanet
6. Support the b Number of service businesses Medium/long TDC, Bus
establishment of a b Number of people employed directly and (L/O Trevor Herron)
sustainable London indirectly
Manston Airport b Number of flights carrying
freight/passengers
7. Complete and assess b Prepare consultation draft Short/ongoing TDC, CoC, Hotel etc
tourism strategy b Consult on draft groups, KCC, Tourism
b Adopt tourism strategy Board
(L/O Peter Miller)
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Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
8. Support the b The number of ‘green’ tourism projects Medium TDC, Hotels etc
development of ‘green’ in Thanet groups
tourism in Thanet (L/O Neil McCollum)
9. Promote sustainable b Number of locally unemployed persons Short/medium TCDCo, TEBC
economic development undertaking skills training (L/O Peter Langford)
utilising local skills & b Number of vacant premises taken up by
people where possible companies likely to provide a mix and
range of job opportunities matched as
far as possible to the skills of the local
community
10. Carry out a District b Completion of EMAS report Medium TDC
Council in-house (L/O Phil Singleton)
environmental audit
11. Promote environmental b Number EMAS reports completed by Short/medium TDC, KCC, CoC, Bus
management systems local businesses (L/O Phil Singleton)
and audits amongst
businesses
12. Link into post 2000 a Level of grant awards Medium TDC, GOSE, SEEDA,
Objective 2 funding a Achievement of programme targets Bus, CoC, Dev,
programme TCDCo
(L/O Steve Davies)
13. Ensure local business b Provide a one-stop advice and support Short TDC, TEBC
support, advice and network for small and medium sized (L/O Martin Jordan)
counselling enterprises and start up companies
14. Promote local shops as b Number of local shops/post offices Short/ongoing TDC, Bus, TC, PC,
key community assets trading TCDCo
(L/O Martin Jordan)
15. Establish Local b Creation of LETS Medium TDC, TCDCo
Exchange Trading b Creation of a Thanet Credit Union (L/O Keith Morris)
System (LETS) and b Number of people participating
Credit Unions in Thanet
16. To promote and b Intermediate Labour Markets Medium GWT, TCDCo
develop new b Energy efficiency/recycling (L/O Martin Jordan)
community enterprises, b New community enterprises
green industries, co-
operatives etc.
4. Energy Efficiency
4.1 Collectively we are using up finite energy resources 100,000 times faster
than they are being replaced. According to some estimates natural resources
such as oil and gas could run out in as little as 50 years. The use of fossil
fuels for energy has resulted in increasing emissions of carbon dioxide and
other greenhouse gases which are likely to lead to a significant climate
change during this century causing rising sea levels and severe weather
patterns. The threat to coastal areas such as Thanet, whilst not certain, could
be devastating.
4.2 The environmental benefits of reducing energy consumption are considerable, in
tackling the above problems for instance – and saving money!
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The Council is committed to energy conservation by, for example, rewiring its Cecil Street
offices, Margate and Albion House, Ramsgate.
E The replacement of high energy lighting with low energy equipment has led to a reduction in
X CO2 emissions and a saving of some 7% on their electricity bill.
A
M During 1998 the Council completed a full stock condition survey of its Council.
P The Council’s ambitious target to reduce CO2 emissions from Council housing by 80% and save
L tenants some 60% on their fuel bills is being realised.
E Home energy saving measures to the year 2000 include double glazed PVCu windows, boiler
replacement, using high efficiency units, and decorative overcladding insulation to non-standard
constructed properties. The programme of cavity wall and top-up roof insulation has now been
completed and has made a major contribution to the Council’s energy conservation initiative to
address Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA) legislation.
4.3 Businesses, Housing Associations, local groups and householders are able to make significant
improvements in energy efficiency, thereby achieving real environmental and financial savings.
4.4
E
X A number of households in Thanet
A have installed solar water heating systems
M to take advantage of our bright daylight
P and to save some 60%
L of their water heating costs.
E
Key Objectives
1. Reduce energy demand.
2. Reduce the use of non-renewable energy and polluting energy sources.
3. Promote clean, renewable sources of energy.
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
1. Implement a Thanet b Publication of strategy Short TDC, Bus, Comm,
Energy strategy in Indiv
support of the
(L/O Paul Martin)
Government’s target to
reduce CO2 emissions to
30% below 1990 levels
by the year 2005
2. Provide an Energy b Number of enquiries Short/ongoing TDC, Bus, Indiv
Advice Service b Monitoring of service and database (L/O Mark
Randolph)
3. Promote the construction b Number of sustainable developments Short TDC, Dev, Bus,
of new buildings and the completed (L/O Geoff Musk)
refurbishment of existing
buildings to high energy
efficient standards; and
use of sustainable
construction materials
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Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
4. Pursue the availability of b Number of schemes secured Medium TDC, Bus
government purchasing (L/O Anne Fox)
incentives and other
grant schemes to assist
in capital expenditure for
energy conservation
programmes
5. Council to develop and b Prepare consultation draft Short/ongoing TDC,
implement an energy b Consult on draft (L/O Mike Newton –
strategy b Adopt energy strategy Council Housing/
Mark Randolph
- Private Sector)
6. Council to carry out an b Achieve 5% reduction in consumption Short TDC, Contrac, TLF
audit of its own buildings over 1998 levels (L/O Chris
including leisure centres b Number of staff reminders in Ongoing Chambers)
and swimming pools to newssheets
identify where and how (L/O Phil Singleton)
savings can be made on
use of electricity, water
and gas and raise staff
awareness
7. Council to continue to b Number of new buildings meeting Short TDC, Contrac, Dev
implement the energy standards (L/O Geoff Musk)
saving requirements of
Building Regulations
1991
8. Council to improve b Number of dwellings improved Short TDC, Contrac (L/O
energy efficiency and Mike Newton –
insulation in council Council housing/
owned dwellings through Mark Randolph
the Home Energy - private sector)
Conservation Strategy
9. Develop an energy b Number of schools participating Short TDC, KCC, Schools
efficiency programme (L/O Mark
within schools Randolph)
10. Support initiatives which b Reduction in the amount of energy Current/ongoing TDC
seek to reduce nuclear (L/O Phil Singleton)
generated from nuclear reaction
energy production both in
the UK and worldwide
and to minimise nuclear
processing/ waste
11. Identify potential sites b Identification of sites in Local Plan Medium TDC, Bus, Dev
and locations for (L/O Colin Fitt)
renewable energy
integration while
quantifying environmental
and financial benefits
12. Promote understanding, b Participate in Government campaigns Short TDC, Bus, Indiv,
development and use, b Provide core information Comm, LA21SG
where appropriate, of
(L/O Phil Singleton)
alternative, clean,
sustainable, renewable
sources of energy
13. Seek to adopt a policy to b Levels of perceived light pollution Ongoing Gov, PU, KCC,
control wasteful lighting b Energy consumption TDC, Bus, Indiv
and light pollution where
(L/O Mike Edgar/
appropriate by, for
example, locating and Trevor Herron)
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designing new buildings
more appropriately.
14. Encourage business to b Number and range of energy saving Ongoing Gov, KCC, TDC,
make energy saving products on the market Bus, Comm, Indiv
products
b Number of purchases made (L/O Mark Randolph)
5. Land Use
5.1 Sustainable land use is managed through the planning process.
Thanet Council is responsible for safeguarding sensitive sites. All
local authorities are under increasing pressure to allow housing
development. As far as possible new housing should be developed on
land with redundant buildings or derelict waste sites.
Key Objectives
1. Enhance the local environment and improve Thanet’s image as a place to live, work, visit
and invest in.
2. Reclaim derelict and contaminated land in Thanet.
3. Maintain and improve the district’s parks, open spaces and coastal areas.
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
1. Adopt planning policies b Adoption of Thanet Local Plan Medium TDC, Dev, Comm,
for the protection of the Indiv
local environment (L/O Trevor Herron)
2. Make decisions in b Monitoring of decisions against Local Current/ongoing TDC
accordance with the Plan (L/O Trevor Herron)
Local Plan which
recognise sustainability
principles
3. Develop a set of b Approval of a set of indicators for Thanet Short TDC, LA21SG,
sustainability indicators TNCUG
for the district of (L/O Phil Singleton)
Thanet
4. Seek to develop b Reduction in, or slowing of traffic Medium TDC, Comm, Indiv,
attractive streets and b Number of green spaces Dev, CoC, Bus,
buildings to stimulate b Number of streets reclaimed for people TCDCo, GWT
architecture and (L/O Trevor Herron)
promote neighbourhood
improvements
5. Protect all sites with b Number of sites protected Current/ongoing TDC, TC, PC
historical, (L/O Trevor
archaeological or Herron)
architectural
importance
6. Aim to fully let, sell or b Number of sites let, sold or redeveloped Current/ongoing TDC, Bus, Dev, GWT
redevelop derelict b Target of 60% of land for housing from (L/O Steve Davies)
property and brown these sources
field sites
7. Preserve important b Kms of hedgerows lost. Short/medium TDC, PC, NFU, Dev,
landscape features b Kms of hedgerows retained. Bus, Indiv, Ursuline
such as woodland, College, CPRE,
ponds and hedgerows TCDCo
(L/O Adrian Verrall)
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Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
8. Promote planting of b Kms of new hedgerows planted Short/medium TDC, PC, NFU, Dev,
new hedgerows, trees, Bus, Indiv, Ursuline
open space and College, CPRE,
greenery (L/O Adrian Verrall)
9. Maintain and enhance a Publication and achievement of parks & Short/medium TDC, Contrac, Comm
Thanet’s parks and open spaces strategy (L/O Paul Verrall)
open spaces
10. To campaign for the a Implementation and monitoring of Medium EA, SWA, KWT, NT,
sensitive management English Nature’s strategy “The Thanet RSPB, KOS, SBWT,
of recreational facilities Coast: An Asset For All?” TDC, EN
along Thanet’s (L/O Peter Miller)
coastline.
11. Production of a Publication of register Medium/long TDC
contaminated land (L/O Paul Martin)
register
6. Local Democracy and Community Participation
6.1 The Council will seek to involve the community wherever possible in all its decision-making
processes. It will also promote opportunities through education and information to enable local
people to help themselves and each other to fully participate in life within their communities. There
is much to do in promoting sustainable ideas to everyone.
6.2
E Thanet Community Development Project,
X the Groundwork Trust and Sustainability Action
A are working to create
M vibrant sustainable communities.
P
L The Thanet Green Fair Collective
E puts on an event each year to
S promote sustainability in a fun way.
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Key Objectives
1. Encourage all residents to participate in local democratic decision-making.
2. Encourage all residents to play a part in the development of their community.
3. Promote equity and eliminate discrimination in all its forms.
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
1. Develop and implement b Establish 1,000 member ‘people’s panel’ Current/ongoing TDC
an effective as part of ‘Best Value’ process (L/O Arthur King)
consultation process b Monitor and act upon feedback
b Develop corporate consultation policy
2. Undertake public b Monitor and act upon feedback Current/ongoing TDC
consultation on (L/O Gill Shepherd)
changes to the local
democratic system
3. Adopt and implement b Ongoing ‘best value’ of services Short/medium TDC (L/O Arthur
‘Best Value’ principles b Development of Performance Plans King)
4. Establish social b Publication of policy Short TDC, TCDCo
inclusion and economic (L/O Adrian Rants)
development strategy
which is community-
based
5. Promote equal and b Establishment and monitoring of policies Current/ongoing TDC, TCDCo, Bus,
sustainable CoC, LA21SG
development (L/O Pauline Solley)
opportunities
6. Establish and support b Monitor and act upon feedback Current/ongoing TDC,HAs, TCDCo
local residents’ groups b Maintenance and expansions of (L/O Peter Langford)
residents groups
7. Establish and support b Number of groups etc. assisted Short TDC (L/O Sharon
local voluntary groups Corke)
and organisations via
the small grants
scheme
8. Involve the wider b Servicing and establishment of LA21 Current/ongoing TDC, TCDCo,
community in LA21 Steering Group and related topic groups LA21SG, GWT
issues b Fund and assist the Sustainability Action (L/O Phil Singleton)
Project
9. Consult widely on LA21 b Monitor and act upon feedback Current/ongoing TDC, LA21SG
strategy and other (L/O Phil Singleton)
documents
10. Raise awareness of b Number trained Short TDC
LA21 among Thanet (L/O Phil Singleton)
Councillors and staff
11. Involve young people in b Support for Thanet Youth Council Current/ongoing TDC, LA21SG,
LA21/environmental TCDCo, GWT
activities (L/O Peter Langford)
12. Undertake youth b Monitor and act upon feedback Current/ongoing TDC
survey (L/O Gill Shepherd)
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Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
13. Service and support b Number of meetings held and Current/ongoing TDC, LA21SG
the Focus Groups on achievements made (L/Os Phil Singleton
mobility issues and Gill Shepherd)
14. Publish ‘Thanet b Monitor and act upon feedback Current/ongoing TDC
Matters’ and (L/O Glynis
‘Regeneration Update’ Alexander)
on a quarterly basis
7. Local Production
7.1 In an ideal world, local produce should be available for local
consumption. Why have a product that has been transported for
miles when we can produce it here?
7.2 In terms of distance travelled, time taken and freshness, it is more
environmentally sound to buy Kent produce or grow your own.
Our producers must be given more support and encouragement.
This will also enable people in other areas and countries to
produce their own needs too!
Key Objectives
1 Where possible, ensure that local needs are met locally.
2 Encourage the growth of local organic food production and mixed-farming methods.
3. Identify and develop a local skills and service base
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
1. Promote local a Number of local products Current/ongoing TDC, Bus, NFU,
production for local TCDCo, Allotment
needs Holders
(L/O Phil Singleton)
2. Establish Local a Establishment of Forum Short TDC, LA21SG,
Production for Local TCDCo
Needs Forum (L/O Phil Singleton)
3. Encourage shops to a % of goods etc. produced locally Current/ongoing TDC, LA21SG, CoC,
sell local produce NFU, TCDCo
(L/O Phil Singleton)
4. Support and promote a Number of organic farms Current/ongoing TDC, LA21SG
organic farms locally (L/O Phil Singleton)
5. Promote the health a Number of allotment holders Current/ongoing TDC, LA21SG
benefits of allotments (L/O Mike Edgar)
and encourage their
wider take-up
6. Promote and support a Number and range of Kentish produce - Short TDC, KCC, NFU,
the Kentish Fayre total sales producers, Bus,
initiative Comm, Indiv
(L/O Phil Singleton)
8. Nature Conservation and Biodiversity
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8.1 Biodiversity represents the richness of plants, birds and animals that exist throughout the world.
8.2 Biodiversity is being lost at a faster rate than ever before as a result of human activity, both
globally and in the UK. We have lost over 100 species in the UK in the last century, including 7%
of our dragonflies, 5% of our butterflies and more than 2% of our fish and mammals. Many more
have declined in number, range or both. We must do something to reverse this trend by creating
the right conditions for our wildlife to survive.
8.3 Thanet, consists of 40 sq.km (15.4 sq. miles) of land and its 30.5 km (19 miles) of coastline has
been identified as one of the most sensitive marine areas in England. The mudflats at Pegwell Bay,
for example, support large wintering populations of waders, such as grey plover and sanderling
which regularly reach levels of international importance. The significance of Pegwell Bay as an
area of outstanding wildlife means that it is now the second largest national nature reserve in
England outside of the national parks.
8.4 Protecting biodiversity makes sense in economic terms too, because if we degrade our coastline
and countryside then our tourism base – so important to our local economy – will also suffer.
There are many reasons why we should conserve Thanet’s biodiversity:-
• We should be handing on to future generations a world that is richer than the one we
inherited.
• Species that have evolved over thousands of years may be lost and cannot be replaced.
• Natural processes help to protect our planet.
• Biodiversity is a quality of life issue giving us pleasure, interest, knowledge and
understanding.
• In conserving the biodiversity of Thanet, not only will we be taking responsibility for the
quality of our local environment, we will be contributing to global diversity.
E
X Thanet Nature Conservation Umbrella Group
A meets regularly and supports the work of
M over 20 local organisations such as
P the Newington Copse Project and
L Friends of Mocketts Wood.
E
S
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Key Objectives
1 Maintain the full range of natural habitats in the district.
2 Improve the nature conservation resource of Thanet.
3 Encourage wildlife-sensitive land management.
4 Prepare a nature conservation strategy and local biodiversity action plan.
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
1. Publish a Thanet a Adopt plan Short/medium TDC, TNCUG, KWT,
Nature Conservation a Area of nature conservation sites actively KSCP, LA21SG, EN,
Action Plan managed RSBP, NFU
a The area of natural or semi-natural (L/O Phil Singleton)
habitats in the district
2. Identify and promote a a Populations of resident and migratory Short TDC, TNCUG, KWT,
network of wildlife links wild birds KSCP, LA21SG,
and corridors, as RSPB, KOS, SBOT,
important routes for NFU
species migration and (L/O Paul Verrall)
dispersal and increase
provision for wildlife in
parks
3. Undertake a a Number of trees planted and maintained Medium/long TDC, Contrac, Bus,
programme of tree Dev, KWT, Comm,
planting and Indiv, NFU, GWT
maintenance and (L/O Ian Adamson)
support local groups
4. Help to protect marine a Local District Plan Medium/long TDC, TNCUG, KWT,
and river habitats a Increases in the biodiversity of the area RSBP, KSCP (L/O
Phil Singleton)
5. Minimise disturbance to a Local District Plan Short/medium TDC (L/O Trevor
marine and coastal a Tourism Strategy Herron)
wildlife by zoning
coastal activities
6. Draw up a training a Implementation of the strategy Medium Thanet Beekeepers
strategy for would-be a Number of new beekeepers trained and Association
beekeepers operating (L/O Philip Singleton)
9. Transport
9.1 In accordance with the Government’s White Paper “A
New Deal for Transport – Better for Everyone” Thanet
District Council has produced a District Transport Plan
which was integrated into Kent County Council’s
Local Transport Plan in early 2000. This plan focuses
on the setting of targets within the District in order that
social economic and environmental conditions are
enhanced, whereby sustainable transport alternatives to the car are promoted and encouraged.
Future funding for highway works will only be provided from the Government through the targets
set within the Local Transport Plan, and the final document will only be submitted following full
consultation with those directly affected.
9.2 Funding is currently available for the development of phase 1 of a “Safer Routes to Schools”
initiative. This will link the existing cycle tracks in Stirling Way, Ramsgate and Dane Court Road,
Broadstairs, so as to create a safer cycling alternative for school children at The Ramsgate School
and three Broadstairs Secondary Schools, St Georges, Dane Court and Charles Dickens. TDC is
funding an extension to this scheme to provide safer routes to work as well.
9.3 The extension of the National Cycle Route (Regional Route 15) from Ebbsfleet to Ramsgate
Harbour was completed in early summer 2000. Feasibility studies are continuing, through Thanet
District Council’s Cycling Working Group, on the provision of a coastal cycling route in Thanet,
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extending from Ramsgate Harbour to the District boundary at Minnis Bay, due to be completed in
the summer of 2001.
9.4 National planning legislation is also being amended whereby car parking provision is being
critically assessed so as to discourage the use of the car and making other forms of transport more
attractive. Town centre parking regimes are being examined with long term parking discouraged.
Additional secure parking in town centres has been provided.
E All vehicle users can help by:
X
A choosing fuel efficient vehicles
M selecting low polluting fuel
P cutting down on vehicle use for short journeys
L
Thanet Cycle Forum organises cycle rides and
E
campaigns for better cycling facilities and road safety.
S
Key Objectives
1 Work towards an integrated transport policy.
2 Seek to reduce car dependency.
3 Promote the use of public transport.
4 Promote walking and cycling.
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
1. Develop the District -wide a Consultation draft Current/ongoing TDC, KCC, PC, TC,
Transport Strategy in line a Consult on draft Bus, Comm, Indiv
with the guidelines as a Finalise plan (L/O Trevor Herron)
stated in the Government
White Paper on transport
“A New Deal for
Transport, Better For
Everyone”
2. Promote “Green” a Participation in campaigns e.g Short TDC, LA21SG, Bus,
Transport weeks and Cycle to Work Day Comm, Indiv
initiatives National Bike Week (L/Os Paul Martin
Don’t Choke Britain /Phil Singleton)
Streets Ahead for Schools
3. Establish speed reduction a Number of road traffic accident casualties Short/medium TDC, KCC, Police
limits for pilot residential on rural roads per 1,000 population (L/O Mike Edgar)
areas (20mph) and for all a Number of 20mph schemes in place
rural roads (40mph)
(except dual carriageways
and “A” class roads)
4. Develop a travel package a Proposals to reduce staff car travel to Short/medium TDC (L/O Trevor
for Thanet Council staff work Herron)
and introduce a Council
green commuter plan.
Encourage and reward
car sharing
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
5. To provide pump a Number of new services provided Short/medium TDC, Dev, KCC,
priming for bus a Viability of new services Trans, Bus, TCTA
services to Thanet (L/O Stuart Smith)
business parks
6. Incorporate sustainable b Vehicle size, fuel and maintenance Short TDC
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transport-related specification and kilometre estimates (L/O Phil Singleton)
environmental criteria
in all Council tender
documents
7. Publicise public a Number of new sites holding information Current/ongoing TDC, Trans
transport information at (L/O Stuart Smith)
key public locations
including bus stops
Short/medium TDC, Trans
8. Work with bus a Production of timetable (L/O Stuart Smith)
operators to provide a Number of new bus stops
improved timetable a Number of routes
information, people a Areas not serviced by buses
friendly bus stops and
routes
9. Work with Connex Rail, a Number of stations refurbished Short/medium TDC, KCC, Trans,
Railtrack and BT Police a Number of CCTV cameras in place Police
to make Thanet’s a Number of staff on duty in evenings and (L/O Stuart Smith)
stations safer weekends
10. In liaison with Connex a Presenting and publicising of scheme Current/ongoing TDC, KCC, Trans
South Eastern, a Number of tickets purchased annually (L/O Stuart Smith)
Stagecoach and others
establish a through
ticketing scheme for
Thanet
11. Extend the Thanet a Number of minibuses Current/ongoing TDC, KCC, Trans,
Community Transport a Number of journeys per week TCTA
Scheme (L/O Ian Day)
12. Increase accessibility a Number of low floor buses Short TDC, Trans, TCTA
for passengers, a Number of station and platform facilities (L/O Ian Day)
including people with still inaccessible
disabilities and parents
with pushchairs
13. Encourage and a Number of licensed vehicles with facilities Medium TDC (L/O Brian
promote private hire Whitehead)
and taxis with catalytic
converters and
wheelchair access
14. Encourage cycling as a a Number of new cycle routes Short/medium TDC, KCC, LA21SG
sustainable mode of a Increase in kms of cycle routes (L/O Mike Edgar)
transport a Number of secure cycle facilities
a Number of secure cycle facilities for
Thanet Council staff
a Review cycling strategy
15. Review the feasibility a Cost effectiveness of scheme Short TDC
and value of a Number of officers using (L/O Phil Singleton)
establishing a pilot a Reduction of miles driven by car
electric bike scheme
for TDC
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
16. Promote proposals for a Number children switching from car travel Current/ongoing TDC, KCC, LA21SG
safe routes to school in a Reduction in car journeys (L/O’s Mike
the District as part of Edgar/Phil Singleton)
safe travel to school
initiatives
17. Prioritise highway a Scheme considerations protecting Short TDC, KCC, Police,
improvements to pedestrians and mobility impaired then Comm
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protect vulnerable road cyclists and horse riders (L/O Mike Edgar)
users first a Publication of Local Transport Plan
a Number of road traffic accident casualties
per 1,000 population
18. Improve the provision of a Number of new crossings built Short/medium KCC, TDC, Police
pedestrian crossings and (L/O Mike Edgar)
controlled crossings for
pedestrians and cyclists
19. Lobby to change the a Legislative change Short/medium KCC, TDC, Gov
law so that priority can (L/O Mike Edgar)
be given to pedestrians
on roads
20. Establish 40 mph a Implementation of proposal Medium/long KCC, TDC, Gov
speed limits for all rural (L/O Mike Edgar)
roads
21. Consider the use of a Implementation of pilot scheme Medium/long Gov, NFU, Bus and
biodegradeable rape taxi operators, KCC,
oil-based diesel in TDC
urban buses and taxis (L/O Stuart Smith)
22. Establish safe routes a Number of perceived safe routes Ongoing Gov, Bus, Comm,
for those with Pedestrian and
disabilities Mobility Forum,
KCC, TDC
(L/O Mike Edgar)
10 Waste and Consumerism
10.1 There are three main ways of dealing with the
increasing problems of waste. The first is to
reduce or eliminate the amount of waste
generated. This can involve anything from
writing/printing on both sides of a sheet of
paper to taking unwanted things to a charity
shop or encouraging less packaging on the
products we buy.
10.2 The second is to increase the recycling of products, by for instance using waste paper as
animal bedding, composting garden and kitchen waste or taking bottles and tins to the
recycling point. There are problems of cost of recycling on a national scale that need to
be addressed, as it currently costs more to collect and recycle products than buy new.
Government and manufacturers must address this problem, but there is still much that can
be done at a local level.
10.3 The third is disposing of the waste in more environmentally-friendly ways. Kent County Council
is responsible for this. Much waste locally is still going to landfill.
10.4 It is necessary to look for good practice examples of what is happening elsewhere in this country
and overseas.
Key Objectives
To support the Government’s target:-
1 Recycle 25% of household waste.
2 Reduce the amount of waste going to landfill sites to 60%.
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3 Encourage 40% of homes with gardens to carry out home composting.
4 Campaign for a reduction in waste and packaging.
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
1. Publish and seek to a Publication of plan Short/medium TDC, Bus, Comm,
implement a cost a Monitoring of achievements against indiv
effective District-wide targets (L/O Graham
recycling plan Gosden)
2. Support county and a Reduction in overall waste produced Current/ongoing TDC, KCC, Bus, CoC,
national campaigns and disposed of LA21SG, Comm,
and initiatives to Indiv
eliminate waste in all its L/O Graham Gosden)
forms
3. Participate in a Number of campaigns Short TDC, KCC, Bus, CoC,
campaigns to educate a Tonnage of waste collected Schools, Indiv,
and encourage TCDCo, LA21SG
households, schools (L/O Phil Singleton)
and businesses to
reduce their waste
4. Support and help a Number of initiatives Short TDC, KCC, Bus,
publicise local recycling a Information in “Thanet Matters” Schools, Indiv,
initiatives such as “The LA21SG
Scrap Store” (L/O Phil Singleton)
5. Promote the use of the a Tonnage of recyclables collected as % Short/medium TDC, KCC, Comm
District ‘bring’ facilities of 1998/99 levels (L/O Graham
and publish a district Gosden)
green recycling
directory
6. Seek to reinstate/- a Tonnage of paper collected Short/medium TDC, KCC, Bus, Gov
expand a cost effective (L/O Graham
doorstep paper Gosden)
collection
7. Reduce the amount of a 15% reduction on 1998/99 levels Short TDC
paper used by the (L/O Peter Andrews)
Council
8. Continue to collect and a Tonnage of seaweed collected and Current/ongoing TDC, NFU,
distribute to local distributed allotment holders
farmers and allotment a Number of local farms and allotment (L/O Chris Tull)
holders seaweed from holders participating
Thanet’s main beaches
during the bathing
season
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
9. Continue to explore the a Commercial market established Medium TDC, Wye College
potential commercial a Total sales (L/O Chris Tull)
market for seaweed as
a soil conditioner
10. Seek to establish, a Number of compost bins sold Current/ongoing TDC, KCC
support, and monitor a Number of bins in use (Subject to (L/O Graham
an ongoing programme funding) Gosden)
of subsidised compost
bins
11. Support practical a Amount of organic waste collected Medium/long KCC,TDC, Bus, Indiv
composting schemes (L/O Graham
Gosden)
12. Establish waste a Pilot group established Short/medium TDC, LA21SG,
minimisation groups for a Further groups Bus, Comm
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businesses to have the (L/O Phil Singleton)
opportunity to share
facilities and/or
disposal options
13. Provide good practice a Access to consultants and local Short TDC, KCC, EA, Bus,
information and businesses LA21SG
promote the a Facilitate seminars (L/O David Ledger)
minimisation of waste
14. Campaign for a a Policy agreement Short TDC, LA21SG, Bus,
reduction in waste and Comm
packaging (L/O Phil Singleton)
15. Campaign for positive a Policy agreement Short/medium TDC, KCC, Bus, Gov,
government inter- a Tonnage to landfill Indiv, LA21SG
vention to re-instate the a % recycled (L/O Phil Singleton)
stability and economic
market value of
recycled materials, so
that waste handling
companies can
increase the tonnage
recycled and reduce
amounts to landfill
16. To review the potential a Baseline data established Short TDC, KCC
effectiveness of waste- a Comparative data from other districts (L/O Graham
to-energy plants obtained Gosden)
17. Work towards the a % of non-virgin paper used Medium TDC, KCC
adoption of green a % increase in amount of recycled (L/O Peter Andrews)
purchasing measures materials used by the Council
18. Seek to reduce the a Levels of litter collected Ongoing Gov, Bus, Comm,
levels of litter in the a Number of prosecutions of offenders Indiv, TDC, Contrac
district (L/O Tony Tunney)
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11. Water
11.1 The quality and quantity of our drinking water supply is
paramount. Southern Water are responsible for this and provide good
quality water. An eye must be kept on consumption to make reductions
where possible to reduce the amount of water abstracted to aid
conservation of water levels.
11.2 As a major tourist attraction, Thanet’s beaches must be the highest
quality in terms of the bathing water. The situation with respect to the
treatment of wastewater from Margate and Broadstairs is still the subject
of debate and a final conclusion is yet to be drawn. Thanet clearly wants
the best treatment for its wastewater to remove any possible
contamination that may enter the sea.
Key Objectives
1. Continue to press for the improvement in the quality of sea bathing water around Thanet.
2. Continue to press for the improvement in the water quality of all freshwater habitats in the
district.
3. Continue to press for a reduction in nitrate levels in Thanet’s drinking water supplies.
4. Encourage conservation of water and recycling.
5. Campaign for sensitive management of recreational facilities along Thanet’s coastline.
Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
1. Improve the quality of a Publish weekly results Ongoing EA, TDC
sea bathing water and (May to September)
discourage sea and a All waste water to have a minimum of SWA, EA, TDC
river dumping secondary treatment (L/O Paul Martin)
2. Improve the quality of a Conduct routine chemical and Ongoing SWA, EA, TDC (L/O
the River Stour biological sampling Paul Martin)
a Monitoring new developments,
contaminated land and pollution
incidents
3. Ensure that drinking a Monitoring and sampling carried out Ongoing SWA, TDC
water supplied to a Satisfactory results (L/O David Ledger)
Thanet properties is a Action taken with respect to
wholesome unsatisfactory results
4. Seek to reduce the a Number of nitrate sensitive areas in Ongoing SWA, EA, TDC
level of nitrates in Thanet (L/O David Ledger)
Thanet’s drinking water a Levels of nitrates in water supply
supplies and reduce
the need to blend our
drinking water with
water from
neighbouring districts
5. Produce an action plan a Plan in place Short SWA, TDC, EKHA
to minimise the impact (L/O David Ledger)
of water borne infection
(cryptosporidium)
6. Seek to educate and a Amount of water used per household Ongoing SWA, TDC, EA, Indiv
encourage the (L/O David Ledger)
conservation of water
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Proposed Action Performance Measure By When By Whom
7. Reuse waste water for a Amount of water used per household Ongoing SWA, NFU, indiv
irrigation and replenish a Amount of water reused (David Ledger)
water supply
The LA21 process began back in 1997 with an initial LA21 Conference held at the Winter Gardens on
26th March. Since then, many individuals and organisations have contributed to the development of this
strategy. Thanks therefore go to the following who helped draw up this strategy for Thanet:-
Current members of the Local Agenda 21 Steering Group:
Andrew Adams, Dupont UK Ltd. Abigail Balkwill-White, Thanet Youth Council
Bob Brown, Steelcase Strafor Ltd. Isabel Burton, WI – Acol Group
David Cooper, CPRE Sharon Edwards, B & Q
Vera Elliott, Sustainability Action Councillor Wynne Gore
John Jackson, EK Council for Voluntary Service Jackie McCarthy, Tesco Stores Limited
Councillor Bill Palmer Mike Pearce
John Rowland, Foreness Point Env. Action Committee
and also to the following:
Friends of Quex Park Hawley Health Centre
The Children’s Society The National Trust
Dr Fereidoun Abbassi, B’ahai Faith Patrick J Acock, British Pteridological Society
Allen Ainsworth Steve Albon, UNISON
Mr C Appleton, Canterbury & District Enterprise Trust Muriel Arnett, Cliffsend Residents’ Association
Lea Ault Brian Austin
Renee Barass, Birchington Hard of Hearing Club Peter Bartingale, Foreness Point Enviro. Action Group
Chris Bax Geoff Bax
Mr R Beal, Superheat Thanet Ltd. Doreen and Mike Beale
Dr J N Bean Diane Belsey, Carrillion Services Ltd., QEQM Hospital
Teresa Bennett, English Nature David Bettie
P.C. Ian Biggs, Traffic Police Peter Binding, Manston Airport Group
Peter and Ann Bingham Clive Birnie
Sue Blandford, Newington Copse Project Stephen Blaskett, Thanet Group RSPB
Janet Boulton, Thanet Volunteer Bureau Mr F Bradbury, Thanet West Arthritis Care
Neville Bradshaw, Soft As U Like Ltd. Wendy Brazier, British Wheel of Yoga
John Brench, Minster Agric. & Rural Life Museum Pym Brewer, Ramsgate Town Partnership
Val Brewer, Age Concern Day Care Centre Colin Bridge, Ramblers’ Association
Alasdair Bruce, Kent RIGS Mrs Buckley
Mrs R Bunce and Miss R Benson Bettina Bunte
Mrs K A Burden, Birchington Guild of Winemakers P.C. Kim Burgess, Community Police Unit
Lily Burgess, Ramsgate Active Retirement Assoc. Alison Burton
Douglas & Moira Bush, Thanet Cycle Forum Peter Cackett, Thanet Beekeepers’ Association
Mr B Cannon, Lions Pat Castle, Decorative Arts Society
Margaret Cavel, Traidcraft Pamela Celar
Keith Chadband, Cliftonville Residents’ Assoc. Sidney Chaney, Broadstairs Active Retirement Assoc.
Debbie Channing-Sykes, Thanet Animal Group Tony Child, Countryside Advisor
Don Cleall Nicky Clifford, Newington Family Project
Larry Coates Paul Cobb, Kent FWAG
Mrs Cobbett, Northwood Friendship OAP Club Mr M Cocklin
Gene Cole, Sustainability Action Jack Cole
Mr M Cole, St Nicholas-at-Wade Parish Council Peter Coleman, Café Solex Cycle Hire
Captain Nigel Collingwood, Edge Enviro Services Ltd. Mrs S Connell, Minster Civic Society
Pete Constable Liz Cooper, Thanet Amnesty International Group
Jim Cougan, Quarterdeck Youth Centre Mrs P K Coy, Isle of Thanet Historical Society
Tony Cribbens Ian Cugley
David Cullen, Thanet District Scouts Council Julia Curumtally
Mrs E Dann Mr W Day, Margate Deaf Club
Homa & Casey Dehshiri, Mural & Street Theatre Mary Demetriou, B’ahai Faith
Sister Ancilla Dent, Catholic Ecology Group Anne Denton
Steph Diamond Mr G B Doggett, MBE, Margate Horticultural Assoc.
Cathy Donelon, East Kent Health Promotion Scheme Robert Doughty
J Downing, Foreness Point Enviro. Action Group Pat Doyle
Chris Drew, Sustainable Development Team, GOSE Janice Duggan
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Vilia Duncan, Cissies Crafts Mike Duncan, Dale & Duncan Associates
Tony Earland, Foreness Point Enviro. Action Group Norman Elson, Disabled Drivers’ Association
Miss E Everitt Andy & Lorrie Farrall
Derrick Farall Mr R Farrant, F K Moore & Son Ltd.
Mr E Fielding, Thanet Active Retirement Assoc. Mrs M Fletcher
Peter Fisher, Birchington Parish Walks Co-ordinator Peter Forrest, Kent Wildlife Trust
Dave Foster, Cliftonville Cycles Mrs J Fouracre-Spring, Cliftonville Active Ret. Soc.
William Friend, East Northdown Farm Nurseries Tom Furiel, Sustainability Action
Michael Gale Maggie Gallant, NSF Thanet User Forum
Dr Joseph Gaugas Dr E Gavier, Ramblers’ Association
Miss M Gillis Reverend Enzo Ginex, OSI
Ms Joyce Girdler, T6 Aviation Mr R Glover, Siegrist-Orel Limited
Mrs S Glynn, Sarah’s Carriage Brian Godden
Alun Goodhew, Wheelchair Users’ Group Karen Gould, Newington Copse Project
Jenny Goward Roy Grant, Minster Agricultural & Rural Life Museum
Christine M Green David Greenfield, Cliftonville Com. & Training Centre
Maggie Griffith, Cliffsend Residents’ Association Sandy Gurlack, Headway (Adult Study Centre)
Dr Martin Griffiths, Sandwich Bay Bird Obs. Trust Rebecca Haines
Carole Hakansson, Meals on Wheels, WRVS Paul Hale, Leader – Thanet RSPB
Derek Hall, Sure Start, Social Services Department Charlotte Harley, Thanet Disability Self-Help Group
Miss A Harrel, Thanet District Scout Council Freda Harris, St John Business Centre
John Harrison, Quex House & Gardens Martin Harrison, Police (Specials), Thanet Division
Reverend Hayton Mr R J Hart, Summit Aviation Engine Overhaul Ltd.
Gloria & Brendon Hill, Healing & Animal Healers Shirley Hinnigan, St Christopher’s Lunch Club
Les Hoare, Kent Bat Group Tim Hodge, Kent Ornithological Society
Ray Holdstock, East Kent Maritime, Chamber of Com. Amanda Holley, Chandas Organic Veggie Catering
Mrs Holmes, Cliffsend Residents’ Association John Holmes, East Kent CVS
Brian Homewood, D C Homewood Maggie Hopker, Friends of Mockett Wood
Glan Hopkin (Manager), KCC Young Offenders’ Team Ann Hopkins, Betty Barber Centre
Kimberley Horner, Cliftonville Com. & Training Ctre. Vera Hovenden, Cliffsend Residents’ Association
Patricia Hubbell, Over 60’s Club Lisa Hume
Mr M Hurward, Steelcase Strafor John Jackson, East Kent CVS
Linda James, Thanet Business Community Partnership David Jarman
Julie Jeffreys, Hornby Hobbies Limited Mrs D Johnson, Ramblers’ Association
Derrick Jolley, Council for the Prot. of Rural England Mary Jones, Thanet Primary Care Group
Elaine Joss, Thanet Citizens’ Advice Bureau Chris Kallmeier, Ramsgate & Dist. Model Eng. Club
George & Bella Keen, Westgate & Westbrook Res. Paul Kemp, Albion Book Shop
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Jane Kennard, Groundwork in Thanet Cynthia Kessler
Michael Kerton Christine Keuscher, Thanet Guild of Quilters
Leon King, Sericol Group Limited Mrs J Kingham, National Housewives Register
Malcolm Kirkaldie Magda Klein, League of Jewish Women
Joyce “Morning Star” Knight Anne Knight
Mrs M Knott Sarah Lane
Carol Lawson Victoria Lawson
Mr D Leach, Westbrook Traders’ Association Mrs Leman
Dr Bernard Leonard, Earthwatch Janet Letley, E.K.Federation of Townswomens’ Guilds
John Lewis Paul London
Anne Lord, East Kent Health Promotion Scheme Mr & Mrs Lubin, United Nations’ Association
Mrs E Lucas, Newington Family Centre Steve Maiden
David Mairs, CPRE Claire Martin, East Kent Health Promotion Scheme
Frank Martin, Margate, B’stairs & St Peters Social Club Maurice Mason, Action for Southern Africa
for the Blind William Matthews, Thanet Natural History Society
Sandra Matthews, Age Concern, Margate Ms Shirley May
Eileen & John McCoughan, Montefiore Action Project Joyce McCoy, Friends of Mocketts Wood
Rev. R N McDonald, Thanet Churches Youth Project Ian McEwan, TESS
Mrs H McGee Joan McLeavy, Thanet & Dist. Assoc. for Disabilities
Kitty McVey Jackie Mellor
Grant Melton, Navico Mr R Micklewright
Mrs P Million, Thanet Decorative Fine Arts Society Kevin Money, Birchington Red Cross
Mrs Moores Michael Morris, Trees for Thanet
Mrs A Mountford, Thanet Active Retirement Assoc. Daniel Mursell
Roy Musselbrock Mr & Mrs Nathan, Jubilee 2000
NCH Action for Children Dr David Neden, Pegwell & District Residents’ Assoc.
Dr D A Newman, The Kent Field Club Mr L F M Newman, Kent Fire Brigade
J S Nightingale Jan Nolan
Jim Nock, East Kent Maritime Chamber of Commerce Sylvia O’Brien
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Mr G O’Callaghan, The Bike Shop Ivan O’Reilly, Thanet Community Development Project
Jim O’Rourke, Co-operative Party Philip Oldfield, Community Arts – IOTA
Mrs S Overton, Ramsgate Albion Townswomen’s Gld. Karin Page, Star of The East Healers
Jean Pain, Albion Townswomen’s Guild Trevor Palmer, Kent Association for the Blind
Leslie Parr, Tom Thumb Theatre Rosie Patterson
William Peachey Doreen Perry, Friends of the Theatre Royal
Isobel Perry, Kent and the Wider World Mrs S Piner, Island Greenfinger Club
Mr C Potts, L & P Plastics Limited Maryjane Preece, Permaculture Assoc. – East Kent
Rosemary Quested, CPRE Eileen Randall, Pegwell & District Association
Shirley Ray, Sarre Windmill Margaret Ray
Fiona Rennie, East Kent Ambulance NHS Trust Charles Rhind
Esther Richmond, British Trust for Cons. Volunteers Grant Robertson
Heidi Rogers, Club 38 Brian Root, Stamps for Thanet’s Tear Appeal
Julie Rossiter, Thanet Bridleways Group David Saffrey
Ms J Sammonds, Relate Mr G P Saunders, Westgate Hortic. Allotments Assoc.
Roger Seward Rev. Brian Sharp
Jon Shelton, Kentish Stour Countryside Project Mrs J Shepherd, Thanet Countryside Trust
Andrew Sherrington, Thanet Countryside Trust Brian Short, Thanet Business Centre
Mrs M Simmonds Rosaline Simmons, Vegan Society Local Group
Rosemary Simpson Brian & Lee Sinclair, Dane Valley Arms Public House
Andrew Sinclair Judith Singleton
Mark Slade, Dane Valley Residents’ Association Wendy Smee, Ramsgate Age Concern
Ann Smith, Lonsdale Court Hotel Darren Smith, Connex South East
Dr K L Smith, The Co-operative Party Ms L Smith, Probation Service
Jenny Stevens, Margate District Guide Association Peter Smith, Netherhale Farm
Sue Steel Brian and Debbie Stewart, Beachwatch
Ron Stillwell, Thanet Countryside Trust Peter Summers, Fusion Club for the Disabled
Camille Sutton, Tree Warden Allen Sweeney, International Reiki & Healing Service
Mr J R S Tapp Nicholas Tapp
Michael Tapply Toby Taylor
Jan Thomas, Thanet PHAB Roger Thorn, Pfizer Limited
Eve Tilby, B & Q Ruth Tipton, Margate Civic Society
Suzette Tona, Holistic Therapy Irene Tonge, Thanet & District Assoc. for Disabilities
Paul Turkington, Dennis Electrical Freda Turnell, B’ahai Faith
K J Twells, British Red Cross (Kent Branch) Roger Tyrie, AEM Limited
John & Steve Villette, CPRE Henry Vinson
Marjorie Vigurs, St John’s Trust Bruce Wakefield, Thanet Volunteer Bureau
Peter Waite, British Trust for Conservation Volunteers Dorothy & Peter Walthow, Ramblers’ Association
Deborah Ward, Council for Voluntary Services Malcolm Watling, British Bryological Society
Krys Watson Lisa Watts
Mr & Mrs L Webb, Cuba Solidarity Campaign Mike Welham, National Farmers’ Union
Anne Wells, Scouts Paul Wells, Trees for Thanet
Peter Westbrook, Herbs & Spices Craig Westlake
David & Louise Wheatley Hayden & Kay Whiley, Good Health Shop
Paul Wildman, Instro Precision Limited Mike Williams, Kent Wildlife Trust
Ms L Williams Tom Williams, Thanet Beekeepers’ Association
Norman Wilson, Pfizer Limited Pam Wilson, Westgate & Westbrook Residents’
Bert & Ida Windsor, Kent Wildlife Trust Ed Wirtz
Brenda Witton, Thanet Heart Support Group Barbara Wood, ARK (Animal Rescue Kent)
Mrs M W Woodward, Thanet Hard of Hearing Club Zoe Woollaston
John Wren John Wright
Anne Wyles, Christian Aid Brian Yeoman, Foreness Point Enviro. Action Group
Wendy Zippel
We apologise if you have contributed but have been missed off the list.
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