Including the closely related terms flooding, flood risk, and flood.
… includes four climate change-related policies. They relate to the use of decentralised, low carbon and renewable energy, managing flood risk, flexible, multiple use design and sustainable construction and demolition. Cutting paper use ● Introduction of Hybrid Mail: reducing our paper based postal delivery needs. ● Launch of e-invoicing: Online self-service administration, reducing paper usage…
… of all Council decisions and these are embedded within the actions laid out in the strategy. Specific actions to address biodiversity include but are not limited to the Council’s active participation in the River Thames Scheme. If the Development Consent Order for this is granted it has the objective to increase biodiversity in addition to providing flood alleviation. There are also actions…
…. A circa £0.75bn flood alleviation scheme protecting 11,000 homes, 1,600 businesses and roads, rail, power, and water from the worst effects of flooding with anticipated opportunities for Carbon sequestration and enhanced biodiversity. This is designated as a Nationally Strategic Infrastructure Project. ● Air Quality Management Zones have been established throughout the Borough. Sustainable…