To secure an excellent quality of environment in towns, the countryside and coast

• NEW! State of the Environment Report 2006 (PDF 1905KB)
• State of the Environment Report 2004 (PDF 3105K)
• NEW! Focus on Biodiversity
• Introduction to the Angus Environment Forum
• 2003/04 Achievements

• Angus Community Plan Progress Report and Review 2004/05

• Membership of the Angus Environment Forum

Background information:

• 2003 Achievements

• Related links

Introduction to the Angus Environment Forum

The Angus Environment Forum (AEF) is the community planning group responsible for dealing with issues relating to the environment in Angus.  From the coast, through the vale of Strathmore, to the Angus Glens; the diverse nature of the natural environment offers something for everyone.  The AEF is looking to promote and protect this environment. 

The AEF was set up to facilitate joint working in relation to the environment. The Forum comprises representatives of Angus Council, Communities Scotland, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish National Heritage and Scottish Water. One of its key activities is the preparation of a state of the Angus Environment Report. The Environment Forum intends to hold an annual conference focusing on ‘The State of the Angus Environment’. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding the environment and indicate the progress made in improving the natural environment in Angus. It will also provide an opportunity for members of the public to discuss environmental issues with representatives of the Forum.

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OUTCOME/RESULT

TARGET/PRIORITY

MILESTONES/ACTIVITIES

TIMESCALE

PARTNERS

Raise awareness of Environmental conditions in Angus

To prepare a State of the Environment Report annually




To engage community in environmental issues

To improve townscape

First Report prepared






Ecoteams established


Arbroath Townscape Heritage Initiative

March 2005






March 2005


2007

Angus Council, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish National Heritage, Scottish Water, Communities Scotland


Angus Council, Global Action Plan

Angus Council, Scottish Enterprise Tayside, Historic Scotland

Increase recycling and reduce waste going to landfill

To implement the Tayside Waste Strategy

30% of municipal waste recycled and composted

Reduction in the percentage of municipal waste sent to landfill to 39%

2010


2010

Angus Council, Scottish Environment Protection Agency

The impact of climate change is lessened by reducing CO2 gas emissions

Implementation of Home Energy Conservation Action Plan

28% reduction in CO2 emissions

30% increase in energy efficiency

2007

2007

An enriched and diverse natural environment

Implementation of the Tayside Biodiversity Action Plan

Angus Council, Scottish National Heritage, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, Adjoining Councils

Clean attractive coast providing opportunities for informal recreation

Maintain and improve the quality of coastal waters

Ongoing

Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Water

Develop a coastal footpath

Monifieth to Carnoustie coastal footpath/cycleway

2005

Angus Council, Scottish National Heritage

To implement the Angus Access Strategy

Easthaven to Carnoustie footpath/cycleway

2005

Angus Council, Scottish National Heritage

Eastern Cairngorms Access Project

2006

Angus Council, Scottish National Heritage, Cairngorms National Park

Alex Anderson

Director of Planning & Transport, Angus Council

Ken Hutchison

Scottish Water

Stuart McGowan

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)

Phil Gaskell

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)

Ian Duncan

Communities Scotland

Vivien Smith

Community Planning Team Manager