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Sustainable development is about balancing economic, environmental and social factors of today, to ensure an equal balance between them, in such a way that neither is subject to a negative or declining status. A definition of Sustainable Development has been adopted for Denbighshire:
“Sustainable development means that economic, environmental, and social issues will be integral components in all forms of development in Denbighshire. This will ensure that we have a positive impact on people’s quality of life now and in the future, providing a safe and secure County for generations to come”
The definition can be broken down as follows:
- Denbighshire residents should live in economic, environmental, and social conditions that reduces with a view to eliminating poverty, creates acceptable standards of living, enhances well-being, and protects human health and the natural environment.
- Ensures that development is achieved together with conservation and preservation of natural resources and of the environment, and sustainable management of energy, waste and transportation.
- Creating sustainable communities where people want to live and work, now and in the future.
- To meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents, are sensitive to their environment, and contribute to a high quality of life. Are safe and inclusive, well planned, built and run, and offer equality of opportunity and good services for all.
The success of living a sustainable lifestyle will involve participation from everyone who works, lives in and visits Denbighshire. Denbighshire will play a leadership role in education and information to enable everyone to take part and act in a responsible manner by addressing what impact they have on:
- Biodiversity: Supporting the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Local Biodiversity Action Plan Initiatives;
- Culture: The Welsh Language and Welsh Heritage;
- Education: Learning, Awareness, Eco-Clubs, Schools and Colleges;
- Energy Consumption: Home Insulation, Renewable Energy Technology;
- Environment: Urban and Natural Environmental Quality;
- Health & Well Being: Eating Well, Being Active, Non-Smoking, Alcohol and Drug Misuse;
- Local Economic Prosperity: Affordable Housing, Quality Employment, Savings;
- Pollution: Air, Land, Light, Litter, Noise, Water;
- Transport: Method of Transport, CO2 emissions;
- Waste Production: Waste Minimisation, Recycling, Composting.
The Sustainable Development Plan 2007 - 2009 outlines the actions that the Council will take to improve it sustainability performance and can be read by following the document link below.
(pdf, 730.75 KB) The Sustainable Development Action Plan is designed to take steps to progress the sustainability agenda at Denbighshire County Council. The plan sets out specific actions for the Council to take this year and some actions that require inputting into future business plans.