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…. Cllr John Lodge, Leader Uttlesford District Council Introduction Climate events are expected to increase in severity, strength and regularity as carbon emissions continue to rise. The effects include heat stress on our built and natural environment. The intensity and frequency of storms and rainfall, flooding and heatwaves is increasing. To address this regulatory and statutory targets were…
… and shape this new strategy and action plan. We recognise that to be successful we must have a district wide focus and engage all sectors of the community. The new strategy and action plan will reflect both the national and country strategic picture of the emerging Environment Bill 2020 and Interim Essex Climate Change Strategy as well as the local context of the Local Plan, District Growth…
… the lowest population density of any district or borough in Essex with high levels of car ownership and a restricted extent of public transport, especially in the more rural areas. All these are challenges to achieving sustainable development. Appendix 1 at the end of the strategy proposes ways for residents, communities, businesses, schools and visitors to reduce their carbon footprint and Help…
… us increase global resilience and reach our target of Net Zero CO2 by 2030. Climate and Ecological Emergency Motion In 2019 Uttlesford District Council declared a climate and ecological emergency. Council resolves: 1. To declare a Climate and Ecological Emergency, acting now to prevent a climate and ecological catastrophe that will greatly impact our children, grandchildren…
… partners in the district, including young people who should have a voice to help shape our future • lobbying Central Government to urgently provide funding and implement necessary policy changes • producing a bold plan of action that is realistic, measurable and deliverable • ensuring significant progress has been made to deliver the action plan by April 2023…