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Leicestershire County Council

… and those of the wider county where we have influence; and 18 19 B. Take action to adapt to climate change and to minimise the impacts of extreme weather events across the county. Resource Use and Low/Zero Carbon Energy C. Reduce resource requirements and make more sustainable use of the resources consumed; D. Reduce the amount of waste produced and minimise its environmental impact…

… to adapt to climate change and to minimise the impacts of extreme weather events across the county B1. The Council increases its resilience to the existing and predicted changes in climate. B2. The Council contributes to increasing the resilience of the County to the existing and predicted changes in climate. Resource Use and Renewable Energy C. Reduce resource requirements and make more…

… and wellbeing. By taking action to mitigate and adapt to climate change and therefore contribute to reducing the risks from climate change on people’s health and wellbeing particularly from severe weather events and disease. By supporting action to improve air quality and therefore reducing the health impacts associated with poor air quality. By taking action which will reduce biodiversity loss and help…

… change • Policy decisions • Use of goods & services • Use of fleet & contractor vehicles • Staff commuting • Business mileage travelled by staff • Public health issues • Resource depletion • Extreme weather • Flooding • Changes in ecology & landscape • Loss of heritage sites • Waste • Biodiversity loss • Energy use in buildings • Energy use for street & traffic lighting • Building…

… weather events; • Vulnerable people in the community are particularly susceptible to the effects of climate change; • Increased risk of damage to the Council’s highway assets; • Support our responsibilities as the Lead Local Flood Authority; • Responsibility to play an active role in helping to meet national and international carbon reduction targets; and • To support the local economy in moving…