Issue details

To seek approval of the draft Fareham Housing Greener Policy.

The potential impacts of climate change are high on the global, national and local agenda and Fareham Housing recognises it can contribute to mitigating against some of the worst effects through the use, maintenance and development of Council owned stock.

This policy provides clarity on how Fareham Housing will make a contribution to mitigating the effects of climate change and undertake preparations in anticipation of new legislation.

The document is set out into four principles (detailed further in this report) to provide a framework for the document.  These are as follows:

1.    Minimise consumption of resources

2.    Promote sustainable lifestyle

3.    Build homes that meet the sustainability needs of our customers now and in the future

4.    Deliver a greener standard

The careful use, planning and maintenance of council-owned housing stock, will have an additional benefit of helping our tenant reduce their energy costs and help in combating fuel poverty.