Urgent action on the climate emergency
- Seize the potential in the green skills sector (the fastest growing of the economy) for skilled jobs and training
- Invest to save in clean energy: County should follow Lancaster City Council example and invest in its own renewable energy generation
ENABLING SMALL BUSINESSES, TOURISM AND CULTURE TO THRIVE
- Support innovation, digital, and electronics technology manufacturing
- Enable small businesses, tourism and culture to thrive
Affordable and cosy homes – in the right places!
- Ensure well-designed affordable homes to minimise carbon emissions, keep household energy bills low and prevent illness caused by cold and damp in places with good connectivity.
- Push for more social housing
- County must push for energy efficient retrofit of existing homes at greater pace and scale.
Supporting local communities and vulnerable people
- Invest in prevention measures to keep families and communities healthy
- Prioritise resilience against flooding
Green spaces and public realm for people and wildlife
- Defend nature in our valued parks and open spaces
- Support local food growing and markets
A transport system for clean air and liveable streets
- Fix our roads so that they are safe for all road users
- Re-regulate bus services so that all areas have reliable integrated bus services
- Invest in new safe cycling and walking not as an afterthought to roads
Local Government Re-Organisation
- Specific proposals must: not be rushed; ensure public accountability; keep services local and guarantee service improvements; and have residents’ support.
- Labour’s plans for mega-sized council will cost millions in tax payer’s money and should come with more funding for basic services.
- Greens are not against ‘unitary’ councils in principle but this major upheaval of councils will be felt for decades-long.
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