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Natural Resources InitiativePublic SectorOne of the aims of the natural Resources Initiative for Hampshire is to: 'Establish the public sector as examples of best practice in natural resource use' Public Sector Sustainable Development Group for Hampshire The Public Sector Sustainable Development Group (PSSDG) for Hampshire, in collaboration with 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. If you are interested in joining the Public Sector group or would like further information please contact adrian.flavell@hants.gov.uk or 01962 845289. **NEWS**29th August 2006: Local Area Agreement work in progressPublic Sector colleagues have been contacted and initial meetings completed to discuss opportunities for potential partnership working relating to Efficient Use of Material Resources. The LAA is a Government supported programme to encourage engagement and partnership working between the public sector, community and voluntary sector and local government. One of the 8 priority work areas aims to achieve this by gaining efficiencies in the short term by encouraging non- municipal recycling both in the wider public sector and for businesses, and in the long term by stimulating the demand for the use of recycled materials in construction. Current work involves identifying the mechanisms for LAA partners to deliver this priority, and development of the joint protocol that partners will sign-up to by March 2007. This is the first year of a three year programme that should engender a shift in behaviour to more sustainable built development and deliver efficiency gains for the partners involved. Please follow the link for information on the LAA and more specifically Priority G: Material Resource Efficiency Having postponed the May meeting of the Group, the next meeting will expand on this work and provide an update on progress. The date of the next meeting is being arranged now and will be communicated shortly. 24th April 2006: Agenda for next Public Sector Group MeetingPLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED
The next meeting of the Public Sector Sustainable Development Group is on 17th May and will again be split into two areas of work: Accessibility and Sustainable Built Development. The morning session on Accessibility will include a presentation on the rise and rise of
The afternoon session on Sustainable Built Development will look at common issues relating to opportunities for the incorporation of Sustainable energy and materials options in new builds and refurbishments. 27th February 2006: Agreed 2006 workplan for Public Sector Group17th February 2006: Actions from the PSSDG meeting #13The actions from the Group have been agreed and will be taken forward by members and the co-ordinator. The next meeting of the Public Sector Sustainable Development Group is planned for early May.
2nd February 2006:Public Sector Sustainable Development Group for
Hampshire Update
A very successful meeting of the NRI Public Sector Sustainable Development Group was held at Hampshire County Council Offices in Winchester on Wednesday 1 February 2006. With representatives from the Royal Navy, Local Authorities, NHS, Hampshire Fire and Rescue, Hampshire Constabulary and Higher Education, the group engaged in enthusiastic debate about accessibility issues and sustainable built development to see the agenda please click here.
The accessibility discussion centred around the main themes identified at the last meeting, and in particular issues around bus patronage and staff/customer opportunities for travel alternatives. The group then moved on to discuss Sustainable Built Development and how the PSSDG may wish to focus its time around this theme. Bob Lisney, Assistant Director (Natural Resources) of the Environment Department, Hampshire County Council gave a thought provoking presentation outlining current issues relating to new thinking on material resource management. He provided information on potential mechanisms for partnership working, including the Local Area Agreement. Discussion continued over an excellent lunch of sandwiches provided by Baguetti Junction of Andover Road, Winchester. The Group then considered the proposed work plan for 2006, which aims to provide direction and delivery of change opportunities based around the theme of Sustainable Built Development. The plan was fully endorsed by the group. The actions from the meeting will be available shortly on the Public Sector group website or from Adrian Flavell on 01962 845289 adrian.flavell@hants.gov.uk
New Waste & Recycling Contracts for the Hampshire Public Sector!County Supplies at Hampshire County Council is pleased to announce that a new waste and recycling contract is now available to all County Council establishments, County Supplies customers and public sector organisations in Hampshire. The new contract, commencing on 1st April 2005, is for the separate collection of recyclable materials and residual waste. This means that, by using this contract, from April 2005, your establishment will have the opportunity to recycle card and paper (including junk-mail, envelopes, newspapers etc) plastic bottles and cans. Other
benefits to be gained from the new contract are:
For further information, please contact Julie Price at County Supplies on 01962 826910 Taking Action within Hampshire County CouncilThe NRI Hampshire aims to achieve this by developing Hampshire County Council (HCC) sustainability practices, it is anticipated that this will be done by: Seeking to integrate sustainability into all activities and services by ensuring that natural resource efficiency considerations are central to all decisions taken and services delivered.
Work is progressing internally to develop sustainability practices within HCC and NRI is committed to ensuring that these are delivered. For more information on HCC's commitment to Sustainable Development, please click here. Public Sector Sustainable Development GroupNRI has also been instrumental in developing the Public Sector Sustainable Development Group. This group consists of representatives from various public sector organisations across Hampshire who meet quarterly to discuss sustainability practices and share best practice. For more information on this group please click here. Public Sector Sustainability AdviceThe UK Government is committed to helping public sector bodies achieve sustainable business practices and has developed the following: Advice & support for local Government practitioners and officials The website provides information on: Hampshire's local business support website Egeneration can also provide a wide range of help for public sector organisations including greening your office and reducing your waste. Information and contacts gained through the Public Sector Sustainable Development Group for Hampshire are also available from the Green Directory page. For more information on how NRI is involved in enhancing sustainability in public sector organisations, please contact the NRI Team. |
Links to: UK Government Sustainable Development HCC Sustainable Development Information |
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