F&HDC to investigate move to reduce its carbon footprint

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Folkestone & Hythe District Council is to investigate a possible move from the Civic Centre as a way of reducing its impact on the environment.

Recent work commissioned by the council’s Climate Change Working Group has showed that gas heating in council-owned properties is one of the largest contributors to its carbon footprint.

This finding, together with the positive results from district council staff working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, has prompted the council to investigate moving out of the Castle Hill Avenue buildings.

The proposal is at a very early stage and councillors have asked that the feasibility of moving to a modern, purpose-built facility and disposing of the current site, potentially for much needed new housing, is explored.

An increasing number of residents, particularly with the recent launch of MyAccount, are now contacting the council digitally at a time and in a way that suits them. However, it is recognised that following any move support for some residents will need to be provided in an easily accessible location.

F&HDC Leader Cllr David Monk said: “Folkestone & Hythe District Council, together with many other councils, declared a climate emergency in July 2019. Since then we have been exploring what actions we can take to reduce our carbon footprint.

“The way we have been operating during the pandemic has been very enlightening – we have been creative, innovative and resourceful and have continued to deliver what  our residents need, whilst maintaining excellent customer service.

“This has made us think about how we can do things differently in the future and fulfil our pledge to cut carbon emissions.”


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