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London Borough of Brent

… proportion of UK heat-related deaths are thought to be caused by overheating of homes and other buildings. Brent Council does not currently hold data on the number and location of properties susceptible to overheating. Top floor flats and poorly ventilated buildings are thought to be most at risk. The health impacts of a heatwave will be felt worse in areas of Brent with poor air quality, which…

… is a major risk to health in the borough, particularly for young children, older adults and those with existing respiratory health problems. Brent’s Air Quality Action Plan identifies hotspots with poorest air quality in the borough and sets out what Brent Council plans to do in future to improve air quality. Natural Environment The droughts and in some parts of the world, wildfires, associated…

… collection exercise to establish the proportion of council housing stock with estimated overheating risk. Further Investigation Improve our understanding of the impacts of extreme heat on nature and biodiversity in Brent, including both risks and opportunities for new species. Further Investigation Continue to explore ways to increase green (natural) infrastructure, vegetation and tree canopy…

… to reduce the UHI effectfor instance exploring transforming neglected or derelict spaces into new green spaces such as pocket parks. Further investigation Continue to incorporate heat-specific advice on the Council’s website and ensure this is prominent during hot spells. Sustain current action BRENT COUNCIL CLIMATE ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE PLAN 14 6 DROUGHT AND WATER SHORTAGES The risk…

… levels are depleted. BRENT COUNCIL CLIMATE ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE PLAN 16 DROUGHT AND WATER SHORTAGES RESILIENCE ACTIONS Action Urgency Score Consider installation of rainwater harvesting systems in Brent-owned buildings and estates. More action needed Provide information to encourage more water efficient activities among residents and businesses. More action needed Continue to introduce…