Object
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 19381
Received: 29/01/2009
Respondent: Rother Environmental Group
There are a range of urgent environmental challenges facing the district. They deserve to be listed in the preamble of the Strategy.
Uncertainty of energy supply: this can be addressed by new development.
Food security: This can be addressed by encouraging local food production facilities and local distribution
Waste and recycling: The District should acknowledge that it is right to encourage the development of local facilities for the recovery and recycling of waste, both domestic and commercial. The principal of handling waste locally should be accepted.
Water shortages: Rainfall per head is very low and reservoirs limited. Water conservation measures should be required in new developments.