Promote and develop eco-friendly buildings - and lead by example in those owned by Mid Suffolk District Council.

Use planning services to ensure developers design as many energy-efficient features as possible into new houses such as the use of ' grey water'.

Showcase steps that householders and others can take to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions and make more funding available to help.

Require all new Council vehicles to use the cleanest fuel possible consistent with the highest standards available.

Use and promote micro-generation, i.e. the generation of zero or low-carbon heat and power by individuals, businesses, councils and communities to meet their own needs.

Ensure energy-efficient lighting and light-bulbs are employed in all District Council-controlled buildings, e.g. Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre, and encourage residents to adopt the same approaches in their homes.

Establish rigorous year-on-year targets for reducing the Council's CO2 emissions with the clear intention of becoming carbon-neutral.

Provide positive assistance for community buildings, e.g. village halls, to become energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly.

Act to reduce noise pollution at source, e.g. the A 14 surface noise problems.

Ensure immediate and effective environmental enforcement action when required by residents, e.g. to tackle all-night 'raves' as repeatedly experienced in the District

Enable you to make informed choices about how you can help the environment by helping yourself.

Engage and work with young people - to not only help educate them about green issues but also seek their active involvement in environmental projects in Mid Suffolk, e.g. the Needham Lakes Visitor and Education Centre.

Use all means possible to keep residents up-to-date with the latest environmental developments, e.g. regarding what can and cannot be recycled

Stimulate public understanding of the environment and reward inspirational environmental practice and achievement.

Test Mid Suffolk's environmental credentials against the most rigorous standards in this country and in Europe to ensure 'best practices' are maintained.

Work with partners and transport providers to ensure you have viable options for environmentally-friendly public travel at times when you need access.

Put real measures in place to improve the cycling network across Mid Suffolk so that there is a truly joined-up strategy and cycle way throughout the District.

Work with the County Council (as the highways authority for Suffolk) far more effectively to ensure that vehicle weight restrictions are in the right places and to ensure HGV activity is managed effectively.

Generate policies and charges on car parking which promote economic regeneration and use by residents but minimise travel and damage to the environment.

Use finance secured from housing developments to create new open and green spaces, play areas, footpaths and cycleways, and work with local groups and parish councils to develop more community woods and nature reserves.

Increase the funding available from Mid Suffolk District Council for local projects and schemes which can demonstrate that they will enhance the environment.