The principal aim of this Act is to promote the sustainability of local communities. It contains rules regarding joint action to be undertaken by the Secretary of State and local authorities on the development and selection of initiatives in this field. Matters that shall be taken into consideration for sustainable local communities are specified in the Schedule to the Act and include: local (organic) food production and supply, local renewable energy production and energy saving measures, decrease of emissions of greenhouse gases, use of local waste for the benefit of the community and other matters regarding nature and the environment of the area.
المملكة المتحدة لبريطانيا العظمى وآيرلندا الشمالية · 2007-10-23