Sustainable communities

A sustainable community is a place where people want to live and work. It is safe and inclusive, well planned, well run and offers equality of opportunity to all citizens. Local authorities have a crucial role to play in creating sustainable communities and building a sense of community.
Sections

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What's new Last updated 5 June 2008

Latest news and events about the environment, climate change and sustainability.

What's new
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Your sustainability questions answered Last updated 24 June 2008

Here are 27 of the most commonly asked questions about sustainability, sustainable development and climate change.

Your sustainability questions answered
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Climate change and energy Last updated 7 June 2008

Information on how councils can tackle the causes and effects of energy and climate change

Climate change and energy
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Feature articles Last updated 19 February 2008

Articles looking into the sustainable communities agenda

Feature articles
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Cleaner, safer, greener Last updated 18 December 2007

This section provides an overview of key activity in safer and stronger communities, liveability, sustainable transport and sustainable waste management.

Cleaner, safer, greener
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Sustainable decision-making Last updated 31 October 2006

Sustainable decision-making is about developing tools to support councils in assessing the sustainability of their plans and decisions

Sustainable decision-making