Public Sector Sustainable
Development Group
for Hampshire
The Public Sector Sustainable Development Group (PSSDG) for
Hampshire, in collaboration the the Natural Resources Initiative, has
been established to assist in the integration of the Government's
Strategy for Sustainable Development within Public Sector organisations
based in or around the County of Hampshire. The Group aims to
assist members in their sustainable development activities,
demonstrating a balanced approach across social, environmental and
economic issues.
This group consists of approximately 25 members from 19 public sector
bodies; including representatives from Hampshire Fire and Rescue,
Hampshire's Primary Care Trusts, Hampshire Constabulary and Local Authorities. The Group
meets quarterly to discuss their sustainability practices and share best
practice. The meetings are often an opportunity to hear about new
opportunities or ways of working and usually involve presentation
by an external body. This group has been running for approximately
2 years and is always looking for new members from public sector bodies.
Membership Meetings
PSSDG is a sub group of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Sustainable Business Partnership.
Membership
The group is chaired by Phil Wheaton, Energy Officer for the Royal Navy and is co-ordinated by Adrian Flavell, Policy
Development Officer at the Natural Resources Initiative based in the Environment Department,
Hampshire County Council.
Membership consists of environmental managers, facilities managers and those responsible
for implementing sustainable development initiatives across various
public sector organisations. For a full membership list please
click here.
If you would like to become a member, or would like more
information about the group please contact adrian.flavell@hants.gov.uk or telephone Adrian on 01962 845289.
Meetings
The group meets quarterly, the meetings are hosted by various members
of the group.
The next meeting is being arranged and the details will be communicated shortly.
Please see the Workplan for the year to see the aims of the meeting and the intended outcomes
Notes from previous PSSDG meetings and associated support materials
and contacts are available by clicking on the date of the meeting below:
| Meeting Date |
Meeting Theme |
| 1st February 2006 |
Accessibility, Sustainable Built Development, This years work plan, Local Partnership Mechanisms |
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Accessibility and Sustainable Built Development |
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Procurement |
|
WEEE and Hazardous Waste Directives |
|
Environmental Sustainability Appraisals |
|
Identifying and Evaluating Environmental Impacts |
|
Utilities: Energy and Water Services |
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Waste and Recycling |
|
Travel Plans |
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Biodiversity |
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Public Sector Sustainable
Development Group Terms of Reference
Provide Public Sector employees with a focal point on sustainable
development/environmental policy with the opportunity to discuss and
assist each other with the implementation of sustainable development and
Government or organisation set targets.
Integrate Public Sector Environmental Policies and demonstrate best
practice through the Natural Resources Initiative.
Provide a platform for the Public Sector to express views and
concerns within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Business Environment
Forum.
Provide an environmental educational resource through a series of
invited speakers from the Public, Private and Voluntary Sectors.
Quarterly meetings to be hosted by member organisations.
Meetings are an opportunity for group members to share best practice
on the implementation of sustainable development and environmental initiatives.
Group activities to be publicised through the Hampshire and Isle of
Wight Sustainable Business Partnership and the Natural Resources Initiative and any
internal systems of the Group's members.
The Chair of the Group sits on the Natural Resources Initiative
Advisory Group to enable best practice and lessons learnt to be shared.
Members of the group who attend other public sector specific groups
should share best practice and lessons learnt across the groups.
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