Vale of Glamorgan Council:

Organisation Profile

The Vale of Glamorgan Council covers an area with a varied landscape, urban and rural communities, historical market towns and tourist destinations.

This demands flexible corporate social responsibility, and a Council that takes into account economic, social and environmental impacts in the way it operates.

The Authority encourages partnership working with these communities to achieve a more effective and sustainable contribution to the future in their area.

Awareness campaigns help the Authority inform these communities about sustainability issues, and support a positive impact on the cleanliness and safety of the Vale. There is encouragement of a diversified and sustainable economy, vital to the future wellbeing of the Vale.

Achievements

• Achieved Green Dragon Environmental Standard® in many departments
• Alley gate scheme reduced crime
• Recycles and composts 30% of municipal waste produced
• Sustainable development a core issue

Future Plans

• Biofuels in Council vehicles
• Investigate a wind turbine to produce sustainable energy
• FairTrade Status for the Vale of Glamorgan
• Water and energy saving devices in public toilets