Environmental Policy
This Environmental Policy was adopted by Rippingale Parish Council at its Meeting on 28th June 2012. It was last reviewed at a Meeting on 14th March 2023.
Policy Statement
1. Rippingale Parish Council aims to carry out its activities with environmental efficiency, actively seeking to protect and enhance the local environment within its area of operation whilst endeavouring to ensure wider adverse environmental impact does not occur as a result.
Aims
2. In all its activities the Parish Council will aim to;
a. Minimise the consumption of all resources used in its operations, particularly in respect of the administration of its activities.
b. Seek, wherever possible, to use only contractors and suppliers who have their own environmental policy, one which is continually reviewed, updated and measured against recognised, contemporary best practice examples.
Principles
4. Rippingale Parish Council will strive to:
a. Meet all relevant environmental legislation and regulations
b. Work with County and District Council Environmental Services Departments for the environmental improvement of the Parish.
c. In the absence of any existing legislation, positively influence parishioners to incorporate environmental considerations in all aspects of parish life.
d. Respect and protect natural resources by practising conservation and good management.
e. Regularly update and improve standards in light of increased understanding and knowledge.
f. Avoid the creation of unnecessary waste by adhering to a policy of considered, strategic purchasing.
g. Encourage the responsible use of energy
h. Dispose of all necessary waste through safe and responsible methods.
i. Recycle and reuse waste materials where possible.
j. Support initiatives that reduce waste, litter, vandalism and graffiti in the community.
k. Encourage contractors, suppliers and residents to minimise their impact on the environment.
The pdf versions of the policy and precedure documents can be found here.