Decision details

To agree the inclusion of a new adaptation and resilience section to the climate change strategy and action plan following public consultation on the draft strategy.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the adoption of the Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy which will tackle climate risk in the borough be approved.

2.  That the scale of challenge and ambition in the Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy be noted and that officers deliver the action plan.

3.  That the Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy be incorporated with the Climate Change Strategy as part of the 2025 Climate Change Strategy refresh.

4.  That the investment already made to support tackling climate change in the borough be welcomed, but the need for further action be recognised and that an initial £1m of funding from the Climate Change Capital Fund be allocated to start delivery of the action plan.