Lord Whitty

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Lord Whitty Parliamentary Under Secretary
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Why is SD Important for the SE?
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Example Bracknell Town Centre
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Background to the Strategy Review

• Existing strategy published 1999
• Commitment to review after five years
• Since then
• WSSD, new CO2 targets
• Devolution
• Strengthening of regions
• Local government reform

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The Strategy Review Launch
21 April 2004
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Themes

• Launched 21 April closes 31 July
• 4 key areas
• Climate change and energy
• Sustainable production and consumption
• Environment and social justice
• Helping communities help themselves
• 4 key cross-cutting themes
• Changing behaviour
• International strategy
• Contribution from business
• Leadership

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Consultation Process

• Web-based consultation
• Virtual panel
• Themed events
• Activity pack for community groups
• Local authority dialogue paper
• Dialogue pack for LSPs
• Regional Dialogues
• Details at http//www.sustainable-development.gov
  .uk

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Regional Leadership

• What are challenges for your region?
• How can regional bodies contribute?
• How can Government contribute?

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Assessing Progress

• Need to monitor and assess progress
• What are strengths and weaknesses of current
  sustainable development indicators and how they
  are used?

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Quality of Life Barometer
Assessments based on change since 1990 (or
nearest available date)
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Contribute to Consultation

• Details at
• http//www.sustainable-development.gov.uk
• Closing date 31 July