A Climate-Friendly Place with a Just Transition to Net Zero

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Quick Wins:
✅ Support local initiatives for tree planting in parks and green spaces (e.g., Woodburn Park)
✅ Promote Transition St Andrews’ active travel hub, including e-bike hire for locals and visitors
✅ Clean up and restore key natural spaces, such as Castle Sands tidal pool and Kinnessburn
✅ Ensure that any retrofitting of historic buildings for sustainability is done sensitively

Longer-Term Aspirations:

  • Investigate a Local Energy Plan to explore community-led renewable energy solutions
  • Conduct a feasibility study for flood mitigation, particularly to protect the coastline, harbour, and key heritage sites
  • Establish further coastal protection measures at West Sands and the Eden Estuary
  • Develop a comprehensive plan for sustainable water and sewerage infrastructure