Environmental Sustainability—More than just a trendy catchphrase
One widely accepted definition is that it is: ‘A state in which the demands placed on the environment can be met without reducing its capacity to allow all people to live well, now and in the future’.
Expert speakers highlight how strategies are being developed, embedded and put into practice in local authorities, and the innovative approaches that are being adopted to achieve the council goals.
Presentations:
Session one:
How local authorities can address climate change
Phil Brennan, Head of APSE Energy
Mildenhall Hub—Developing greener, cleaner assets
Alex Wilson, Director, West Suffolk Council
An holistic approach to climate change action
Stephen MacDonald, Principal Officer,Low Carbon Economy, Durham County Council
The importance of Energy efficiency in Heritage Buildings
Patrick Heron Energy Projects Officer, Nottingham City Council
Session two:
Using drone technology and AI to tackle litter
Trewin Restorick, CEO, Hubbub
The political perspective—An overview of Sustainability Leicester
Councillor Adam Clarke, Deputy Mayor, Leicester City Council
The role of HWRCs in reducing waste crime
Charlotte Tompkins, Waste Services Manager, North Northamptonshire Council
Promoting excellence in public services
APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not for profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance.
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