Christine Ballard

Support for citizens to insulate their homes. Provide householders with relevant information on how to reduce energy costs with improving insulation fabric.

Using software to monitor emissions, identify faults and streamline invoice payments saves time and facilitates good procurement practice

MK has 30 green roofs on bus shelters that create valuable wildlife habitat. Each 1m2 can absorb around 5kg of CO2 and 0.2kg of airborne particles each year.

The pilot for the Citizen Interest Board met regularly to discuss MKC policies. The focus was on possible improvements to MKC policy on water conservation.

Reduced cost or free car parking charges for electric Vehicles. Green parking permits supports and encourages the use of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV's).

The MK Carbon Offset Fund is money raised from taxes imposed by MK Council on developers who construct new buildings in the borough that are not carbon neutral.

The Milton Keynes Electric Vehicle Experience Centre provides independent advice and test drive opportunities to help citizens choose an electric vehicle.