The Portfolio Holder for Cleaner & Greener presented the report which outlined the Low Emission and Electric Vehicle Strategy (LEEVS) as part of the Council’s commitment to be Net Zero by 2030. The Cleaner & Greener Committee had considered and recommended the report.

The Principal Planning Officer (Policy) advised that Transport remained the largest carbon emitting sector in the UK and Sevenoaks District had the highest level of registered electric vehicle ownership in Kent. The Strategy would aim to help the Council promote low carbon travel, improve the electric vehicle charging network across the district and continue to transition to a zero-carbon emissions vehicle fleet wherever possible.

Public Sector Equality Duty

Members noted the consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Resolved: That the Low Emission and Electric Vehicle Strategy be agreed.