Beautiful Thanet:

Project Progress in 2008/09

Key

	The project is on track for completion as planned.
	The project is currently at risk of falling behind plan.
	The project is not progressing according to plan.

Ref	Description	Project Progress for 2008/09	Project status
1&2	Increase domestic recycling levels to 40% by 2011	Recycling level in excess of 30% despite the change to charging for green waste. This has diverted material away from being landfilled to meet the requirements of the Landfill Directive and generated additional funding to support the waste collection service.
3	Achieve year-on-year improvements in cleaning standards to be in the top 25% of councils nationally by 2011	The Council has improved on the enhanced target set under the Kent Agreement 2. Improved levels of cleaning are a key component in residents’ satisfaction with the area, as well as supporting business investment based on surveys, feedback from PACT meetings and contact through town centre partnerships.
4	Increase enforcement action (including fines) for litter, dog-fouling and rubbish dumping to a minimum of 200 in Year 1, 300 per year thereafter – especially in problem areas	Target achieved. 363 fixed penalty notices issues for littering and dog fouling. This is believed to be one of the highest level of enforcement activity in Kent
5	Minimise Thanet’s impact on the environment by:
5a)	Reducing the Council’s energy consumption by 10% by 2010	Green Awareness week/marketplace undertaken. Green Champion Action Group formed and programme of events for forthcoming year. Rationalisation of office footprint by 618.08 sq metres (Area A & B, Mill Lane).
5b)	Consulting with the community on proposed new ‘green’ policies for Thanet	Climate change strategy and action plan approved by Cabinet in May 09.
5c)	Extending and improving existing walk and cycle routes in Thanet	Liaison with Kent Highways continues, Turner Dickens route opens early Summer 2009. 90% complete
5d)	Providing secure cycle parking at all railway stations and town centres	This work was completed by Dec 2008.
5e)	Promoting best environmental practice in the construction of new buildings, together with the quality of design and materials used	Ongoing based on government guidance.
5f)	Refresh the Staff Travel Plan	Project team due to start on staff travel plan
6	Contribute to the development of a Gold Flag standard working with the LGA, and Encams, and seek accreditation for key locations by 2010.	This project was dropped for the time being as a National Scheme has been delayed. Encams Local Environmental Quality Survey for the area showed good results in areas that are of key concern to local residents and their satisfaction with the street scene in Thanet.
7	Secure two Green Flags for our parks/open spaces	Two submissions were made for Green Flag awards and the St Peter’s Churchyard application just missed out. The process of trying to achieve these awards has led to improvements in the facilities available to residents and visitors, particularly introducing play and refreshment facilities into an area with no provision and a higher than average population of children.

Next: Beautiful Thanet: Looking forward to 2009-10

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