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Maidstone Borough Council

… Action 5.2 Ensure Local Plan review considers level of current and future projected flood risk and that new developments are planned accordingly. Output: Flood risks and climate projections are explicitly considered in Local Plan review. Strategic flood risk assessment in local plan review – measure projected Outcome: New developments will be directed away from areas of projected flood risk…

… them. Outcome: Deliver at least one major new wetland creation or restoration project each year. Cost and responsibility: BCC Manager, Parks and Open Spaces Team Timescale: 2020-30 Action 6.7 Work with partners to develop and implement a Nature Recovery Strategy, linking habitat restoration and creation to improve biodiversity, flood protection and improve water quality. Output: Nature Recovery…

… awareness of how to prepare for flooding Outputs: promote information, loans and grants on reducing emissions and generating renewable power businesses supported to write travel plans; and businesses signposted to Kent Prepared website Outcomes: Businesses make use of grants and loans available, businesses have travel plan, and businesses prepared for flooding impacts and has own plan Cost…

…: 2021-22 Adapting to climate change Aim: To build climate resilient landscapes, communities and services. Maidstone will experience hotter, drier, summers; warmer, wetter, winters, more intense storms, and increased risk of floods and drought. We must adapt to more frequent severe weather ensuring our landscapes are resilient, our communities thrive, and vital services continue to be provided…

…. Action 5.1 Provide policy on climate change adaptation in Local Plan review, including consideration of flooding, heat and drought. Output: Climate change adaptation is included as part of Local Plan review. Outcome: Local Plan review provides policy of climate change adaptation. Cost and responsibility: Strategic Planning team time and BCC Manager. Timescale: 2020-22…