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Planning - sustainable development policy
STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Sustainable development ensures that economic, social and environment objectives are met.
We need a strategy to reduce our use of natural resources and costs and play our role in responding to issues associated with climate change which threatens quality of life.
Our vision is to provide quality of life for all in West Lothian, now and in the future and you can view this by clicking on the related item: Strategy for sustainable development
STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT
Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005
The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 came into force on 20 February 2006. Strategic Environmental Assessment is a key component of sustainable development, establishing important new methods for protecting the environment and extending opportunities for participation in public policy decision making.
Council SEA Determinations
Lists the determinations as to whether a SEA is required of individual strategies, plans and programmes to be adopted by the council.
Announces the council?s determination as to whether a SEA is to be undertaken for an individual strategy, plan or programme. It includes the letter of determination to the Scottish Executive, the public announcement of the determination, and the background to the council?s decision.
