Conservation and sustainability Function
Archaeological consultancy (618) Service
Provision of archaeological services and consultancy to both commercial and public sector clients in the local area. May offer talks, exhibitions to the public and to local schools.
Archaeological excavations and surveys (619) Service
Protection and conservation of historic sites which includes advising on planning proposals for new developments where the development may impact on archaeological sites and monuments.
Countryside conservation (745) Service
Advice, education and volunteer opportunities related to the protection and enhancement of the local natural environment and wildlife. Grants may also be provided to develop areas of the countryside for public use and education.
Ecology and geology (596) Service
Working in partnership with other local organisations to support the conservation and enhancement of the wildlife and natural environment of the local area.
Environmental policy (495) Service
The local authority is committed to sustainable development through its local UN agenda 21 process in which it continuously improves its services, policies and practices to contribute to a better quality of life. In the UK Agenda 21 covers social progress, environmental protection, use of natural resources and economic growth.
Landscape character assessment (597) Service
The landscape character assessment involves systematic analysis, description and classification of the landscape. This helps develop appropriate recommendations for its future conservation and management.
Local access forums (862) Service
A Local Access Forum is used to advise the local authority and others on improving access to the countryside. Local authorities, highways authorities and any national park (or similar) authorities in an area are required to set up such a forum for their area.
Surface water management plans (1611) Service
A Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) is a plan which outlines the preferred surface water management strategy in a given location. In this context surface water that occurs as a result of heavy rainfall describes flooding from sewers, drains, groundwater, and runoff from land, small water courses and ditches
Sustainable development (1131) Service
Local authorities are charged with providing leadership on sustainable development. This might include promoting recycling and green initiatives, and providing information and advice.
Sustainable drainage systems (1613) Service
Regulating and maintaining Sustainable Drainages Systems (SUDS) . Approving and maintaining surface water drainage systems on new developments and providing developers with advice on sustainable drainage.
Waste reduction (1144) Service
Waste reduction is a priority in most administrative areas and there are usually government backed initiatives to achieve waste reduction and recycling targets. In the UK nappy waste prevention is prioritised in the government's Waste Implementation Programme (WIP), May 2003. The real nappy campaign and home composting have been chosen to lead the government's waste reduction strategy.