Climate
Change

Salisbury City Council declared a Climate Change Emergency at Full Council on 17 June 2019.

• Working to make Salisbury as carbon neutral as possible by 2030
• Working with partners to achieve “clean air” in Salisbury, in particular by taking action to reduce vehicle emissions, supporting public transport, cycling and walking
• Replacing or converting all council-owned or operated vehicles to electric powered vehicles as soon as is practically possible
• Encouraging the rapid phasing out of diesel-powered buses in the City by bus operators and their replacement by cleaner or non-polluting alternatives
• Increasing wherever possible the extent of pedestrianised areas within the City centre
• Undertaking a comprehensive programme of improvement of the insulation of all council-owned property
• Ensuring that such property shall be fitted with solar panels wherever possible
• Doing everything within its power to ensure that such standards should also apply to any new buildings which are permitted within the City

• General Environmental Management
• Waste Management
• Energy and Water Management
• Sustainable Procurement
• Transport/Travel
• Natural Environment Management

The Travel Action Plan is a strategic initiative aimed at reducing the impact of travel across all Salisbury City Council sites, reflecting Salisbury City Council’s commitment to fostering a more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive working environment.