00:00Birmingham is setting out how it plans to become a net-zero carbon city.
00:05Its draft local plan covers development over the next two decades, with lower emissions
00:10a central objective.
00:12The council says new development should be energy efficient and achieve net-zero carbon
00:17emissions.
00:18It also wants more renewable energy, less waste and greater reuse of existing buildings.
00:24Sustainable transport is another priority, with walking, cycling and public transport
00:29encouraged over car use.
00:31The plans also support rail electrification and community energy schemes.
00:35At Tysley, the council says a national centre for decarbonising heat is moving towards construction,
00:42backed by £20 million of funding.
