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East Renfrewshire Council

… increased incidences of flooding, disruption to public transport, impact on food production, wildlife and people’s health. • include consultation with all key services, customers that use them and residents more widely including young people. 19. Furthermore, the Covid-19 crisis has shown that there is an opportunity for environmental regeneration, with significant air quality…

… Auchenback, Neilston and Thornliebank • A minority viewed public transport as a viable option, however respondents living in the more deprived areas of East Renfrewshire and those living in rented accommodation were more likely to view public transport as a feasible option for their journeys • Most would consider an electric or hybrid option if they were looking to replace their car and would…

… areas: • Carbon reduction measures- for example taking action to reduce the volume of carbon we produce from transport, the built environment, waste, consumption and the types of energy we use. • Carbon off-setting measures- for example using nature to take carbon from the atmosphere and store it, e.g. extensive tree-planting and diversifying amenity grass areas to meadows and woodlands…

… existing and potential work-streams, e.g. increased active travel and cleaner transportation will continue to be maximised. CONSULTATION 29. Consultation will form a key activity in the development of the strategy and action plan. A recent Citizens’ Panel Survey had a focus on climate change and its findings will be used to shape the strategy and action plan. A summary of the key findings…

…, including ambitious interim targets. 34. The Council will lead by example and has a role to play in direct action and influencing behavioural change amongst its employees, local residents and businesses. Positive, disruptive change will be required in areas such as transport, the built environment, waste and consumption and how we generate energy, along with a focus on activities that will off-set…