Environment

  • Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas Funding

    My questions concern the zero emission buses funded through the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) programme. 1. How many zero emission buses has the authority funded under the ZEBRA programme, and how many of those have … Continue reading →

  • Grass Verges Litter

    Why doesn’t the grass verges get litter picked and cleared of debris at the same time the grass gets cut?  Devon County Council does not hold this information.  By way of explanation we can advise that Street Cleaning ( including … Continue reading →

  • Carbon Offset Contributions Received by the Council

    I am requesting information relating to carbon offset contributions received by the Council and the allocation of those funds to decarbonisation or environmental projects. Please provide the following: 1.) The total amount of carbon offset contributions received by the Council … Continue reading →

  • Energy Recovery Facility (ERF)

    Please provide the following information relating to the Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) operated by Viridor at Marsh Barton, Exeter: 1. The Z-factor (also referred to as the Z-ratio or heat-to-electricity ratio) for the Exeter ERF, as used or referenced in … Continue reading →

  • Sewer Adoption Agreement

    Please provide the following site: Site Address: Home Farm, Pinhoe, Exeter Developer: Burrington Estates Group Timeframe of Interest: 2018-2025 1. Section 104 Sewer Adoption Agreement Please refer to this Agreement Document. Some information has been redacted in grey. This information is … Continue reading →

  • Biodiversity Net Gain Planning

    1. Since the introduction of the mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regime on 12 February 2024, have you adopted, or are you planning to adopt, any policies requiring developers to deliver BNG greater than the minimum 10% BNG required? No. … Continue reading →

  • Local Wildlife Site (LWS)

    We are unable to find specific details regarding Dart Raffe LWS and request confirmation of the site location and specific boundaries associated with this LWS. We also request details of the circumstances for the designation of the Dart Raffe LWS, … Continue reading →

  • Marine Parade, Shaldon

    Please provide the following environmental information relating to the yellow lines used: 1. The Council’s guidelines for the use of road markings in sensitive marine environments. Devon County Council does not hold this information. The Council does not operate separate … Continue reading →

  • Electric vehicles usage and costs

    Please provide the following information for the financial years 2023/24 and 2024/25: 1. The total number of fully electric vehicles (EVs) currently owned or leased by the Council. 2023/4, 30 vehicles. 2024/5, 45 vehicles. 2. The total number of these … Continue reading →