Low Emission Strategies

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LES / Defra Planning Guidance - Using the planning system to reduce transport emissions
Guidance on development of Supplementary Planning Documents
LES Procurement Guidance – Using public procurement to reduce road transport emissions

Low Emission Strategies for Local Transport - Building the Case for Action
Research conducted for the Local Government Regulation and the Low Emission Strategies Partnership indicates that local action has potential to significantly reduce transport emissions in England and Wales. Associated health and environmental benefits are estimated at over £1 Billion per year by 2015.
Final Report
Appendix 1: Low Emission Practice Examples
Appendix 2: Scenario Analysis for LES Partnership and LG Regulation National Case Projections
The role for emissions-based metrics within LAQM

August 2011 - Consultation Response to Defra on Air Quality Plans for NO2
October 2010 - Consultation Response to Natural Environment White Paper Discussion Document
May 2010 - Consultation Response to PPS: Planning for a Low Carbon Future in a Changing Climate
December 2009 - Evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee’s Inquiry into Air Quality
November 2009 - Consultation Response to Mayor of London’s draft Air Quality Strategy
February 2009 - Consultation Response to PPS: Ecotowns

Phase I Report by University of West of England (2008) - Professional Qualifications for Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Management, Prospects and Opportunities
Phase I Report by University of Salford (2010) - Feasibility Study of the Development of a National Qualification in Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management
Phase II Report by Green Sphere (2011) - Professional Recognition and Competency in Local Air Quality and Carbon Management, LES Partnership Workshop Report

External evaluation of Phase I of the LES Programme - Final report by CAG consultants
Case Study 1 - Using local planning guidance to deliver LES objectives
Case Study 2 - Gaining political and high level buy-in for LES activity
Case Study 3 - A tool to assess developer S.106 contributions for air quality - Mid Devon Council
Case Study 4 - Technology funding and deployment