Obj1

Buildings & Energy

7, 9, 12, 13

Energy

Improve the energy efficiency of Council buildings to help deliver carbon reduction targets and reduce costs.

Target of 10 EE projects

Obj2

Buildings & Energy

6, 9, 12, 13

Energy

Maximize the use of renewable energy sources to help deliver carbon reduction targets and reduce costs.

Target of 3 solar projects 6 will be deliveredby year end.

Obj3

Buildings & Energy

12, 13, 17

Water

Implement water-saving technologies into Councils Capital Works Program.

Delivered- Projects are typically designing in water saving technology as standard.

Obj4

Buildings & Energy

6, 7, 9, 12, 13

Estate Review

Maximize the efficient use of buildings and facilities.

Complete review of energy/ thermal efficiency of Council estate.

Obj5

Transport

9, 11, 12, 13

Fuel usage

To reduce fuel usage across fleet by 5% each year, over the next 3 years, compared to 2022/23.

To deliver Eco-Driver training to fleet officers as part of CPC.HVO trial.

Obj6

Resource Management

12

Reuse

To review and dispose of office- based assets from Sentry Hill and LEDCOM.

To promote the waste hierarchy- reuse office-based assets through a network of sustainable options.

Obj7

Protecting the Environment

6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Harbours & Marinas

Improve water quality and encourage blue carbon sequestration.

By the end of 2025, have a seagrass pontoon installed in Glenarm Marina.

Obj8

Protecting the Environment

1, 12, 13, 17

Tree Nurseries

Expansion of community tree nurseries across the borough.

Development of 3 nurseries (locations tbc)

Obj9

Protecting the Environment

13, 14, 15

Nature Recovery Plan

Support nature recovery across the borough.

Development of Nature Recovery Plan for Larne Town Park.

Obj10

Protecting the Environment

13, 14, 15

Community Garden

Expansion of MEA Community Garden network.

Development of 1 community garden (location tbc)

Training