Green initiatives

Reducing COČ Emissions

Vehicles are a significant source of COČ emissions.  To reduce the number of vehicle movements in the town, and to encourage drivers to opt for more environmentally friendly cars, a number of initiatives are planned to reduce COČ emissions, in line with the Council's climate change strategy.

  • The introduction of a car club service for the town centre as soon as possible in 2007/2008.  This will provide a pool car service for the Council, and access to cars for local residents.
  •  Differential charging levels for season tickets, based on a vehicle's COČ emission rating (determined by the Vehicle Certification Agency).  A 50% discount on the price of car park season tickets is applied for vehicles that produce the lowest emissions (COČ band A), and a 25% discount for vehicles in band B.  Vehicles with a band G rating (the highest band) pay a 25% surcharge.
  • An environmental levy of 5p per visit to a car park.  The additional revenue generated will be invested in carbon offset schemes and environmental improvements in the Borough.
  • Recharging points for electric vehicles have been installed in Victoria Way car park.  Further points will be brought into service if there is sufficient demand.

Our plans to reduce COČ emissions will be kept under constant review, and further news and information will be added to this page as it becomes available.