Sustainable development framework
Last updated | 15/04/2010
From the Draft Corporate Sustainable Development Framework
Under the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003, the Council has a duty to contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development in it’s delivery of Best Value.
Perth and Kinross Council Principles for Sustainable Development
To contribute to achieving sustainable development, the Council is committed to using natural resources wisely in a way that enhances the environment, promotes social cohesion and inclusion and strengthens economic prosperity, now and for future generations. It seeks to do this by considering, integrating and balancing the following sustainable development principles(1) throughout its organisational operation, service delivery and decision-making.
A Safe, Secure and Welcoming Environment
1) Low levels of crime and anti-social behaviour with visible, effective and community-friendly policing
2) Efficient use of resources now and in the future in the built environment and service provision (e.g. energy efficiency, land, water resources, flood defence, waste minimisation etc)
3) Mitigation and adaptation to manage the impact of climate change & reduce the production of greenhouse gases
4) Living in a way that minimises the negative environmental impact and enhances the positive impact (e.g. recycling, walking, cycling)
5) Protecting and improving natural resources and biodiversity (e.g. air quality, noise, water quality)
6) Well-maintained, local, user-friendly public and green spaces with facilities for everyone
7) Sufficient range, diversity and affordability of housing within a balanced housing market
8) A high quality, well-designed built environment of appropriate size, scale, density, design and layout that complements the distinctive local character of the community
9) High quality, mixed-use, durable, flexible and adaptable buildings
10) Accessible and appropriate transport services and communication linking people to jobs, schools, health and other services (e.g. public transport facilities, telecommunications
Healthy, Caring Communities
11) Healthy living is actively promoted and the provision of preventative health services maximised
12) High quality, integrated, local health care and social services
13) Equitable access to health care and social services (particularly for those who are excluded or vulnerable)
A Prosperous, Sustainable, Inclusive Economy
14) A wide range of jobs and training opportunities
15) Sufficient land and buildings to support economic prosperity and change
16) Dynamic job and business creation and development
17) A strong business with links into the wider economy
Educated, Responsible and Informed Citizens
18) Well-educated people from well-performing local schools, further and higher education and training for lifelong learning
19) Friendly, co-operative and helpful behaviour in neighbourhoods
20) A sense of civic values, responsibility and pride
21) Strong, informed and effective leadership and partnerships that lead by example
22) Tolerance, respect and engagement with people from different cultures, background and beliefs
23) Having due regard for the needs of future generations in current decisions and actions
Confident, Active and Inclusive Communities
24) Creating a sense of place (e.g. a place with a positive ‘feeling’ for people, and local distinctiveness)
25) A sense of community identity and belonging
26) Opportunities for cultural, leisure, community, sport and other activities
27) All people are socially included and have similar life opportunities
28) Strategic, visionary, representative, accountable governance systems that enable inclusive, active and effective participation by individuals and organisations
29) Strong, inclusive, community and voluntary sector
30) Continuous improvement through effective delivery, monitoring and feedback at all levels
31) Accessible, affordable public, community, voluntary and private services (eg retail, food, commercial, utilities)
32) Service providers who think and act long term and beyond their own immediate geographical and interest boundaries
(1) Adapted from The Egan Review – Skills for Sustainable Communities. © Crown Copyright 2004
