GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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That this House congratulates Gateshead Council and all concerned in achieving first place and a Gold Award in the UN Environment Programme-backed Livcom Awards, which aims at improving the quality of life through the creation of liveable communities; and commends Gateshead for winning the overall prize at the United Kingdom Fleet awards after reducing carbon emissions by 300 tonnes per year, and for playing its part in the fight against climate change by reducing vehicle mileages by 7 per cent. and running most council vehicles on biodiesel and gas.