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London Borough of Hillingdon

… Places C3.1 To use the development plan system to ensure all new major development will be zero carbon. C3.2 To consider new planning policies to ensure all non major new development is also zero carbon. C3.3 To ensure no new development is built in high and medium flood risk areas unless absolutely necessary and only then when flood risk management is properly understood and mitigated…

… adaptation and mitigation action plan. C6.2 To put in place a water efficiency strategy for all Council operations (such as green space watering, depot operations and corporate buildings) then monitor, record and report year on year savings. C6.3 To ensure the council’s flood resilience and management work incorporates a changing climate and that the council’s own land and property decisions…

… and increase current carbon sequestration through increased planting and changes to green space management. C7.5 Increase the number of trees, particularly in urban areas to complement objectives to improve air quality and promote urban wildlife. C7.6 To exploit opportunities to increase carbon sequestration to maximise opportunities for biodiversity and flood risk management. Theme 7 Commentary…

… plans 30 7. Glossary 31 3The Strategic Climate Action Plan Foreword Our climate is changing rapidly, and the consequences are alarming. Consequences that are not a distant problem but are happening now. This is a global crisis with more and more reports of severe and lasting consequences; wildfires, floods, droughts, and storms all more commonplace. In the UK the frequency, duration…

… for wildlife and, amenity for residents. We can find better ways to use green and open space to support flora and fauna, manage flooding, integrate trees and planting schemes into urban environments and re-establish wildlife corridors. Corporate Climate Commitment 6 To remain open to the opportunity to go further, to be innovative and creative to exceed the stated goals wherever possible. This plan…