Protecting our environment for future generations.
We’ve planted 324,647 trees so far, working towards our ambitious target of 1.2 million trees—one for every Hertfordshire resident—by 2030. New recycling centres are making waste disposal safer and more efficient, and our fleet of 27 electric buses is cutting emissions while improving reliability. Our cleaner air campaign is benefiting 16,000 children with purifiers in their classrooms.
Our Record of Action
- Top-tier recycling record: Over 50% recycling rates for eight consecutive years, slashing landfill waste.
- Driving down emissions: Reduced carbon emissions by 27% since 2019, making Hertfordshire greener and cleaner.
- Reforesting Hertfordshire: Planted 324,647 trees, restoring habitats and boosting biodiversity.
- Protecting nature: Mapped 300 nature recovery sites, ensuring wildlife and green spaces thrive.
Our Plan for the Next Four Years
- Setting the gold standard for recycling: Increasing recycling rates to 60%, leading the way in sustainable waste management.
- Planting for the future: Continuing our 1.2 million tree-planting programme, ensuring one tree for every Hertfordshire resident by 2030.
- Greener public spaces: Stablishing five new community green spaces, giving more people access to nature.
- Investing in green transport: Installing 50 additional EV charging hubs, making it easier to drive electric.
- Clean energy for Hertfordshire: Building the county’s first solar farm, delivering renewable power for homes and businesses.
- Defending our countryside: Protecting rural communities from overdevelopment and Labour’s reckless planning reforms.