Including 7 closely related terms such as flood, flooding, and river flooding.
… management. Communities protected from surface water and river flooding. Heavy rainfall does not overload sewers. Flood defence improvements. Stormwater attenuation. Catchment scale tree planting, sustainable drainage and urban greening to absorb rainwater before it gets to the sewers. Worst case by 2070s 1 Best case by 2070s Mitigations Our climate vision, aims and targets…
… No Action Lead Performance measure Outcome(s) EB6 Require the design of buildings to incorporate climate resilience and flood proofing measures in at risk locations. Head of Place Shaping # Reduction in development within flood risk locations # increase in use of sustainable drainage Outcome 6.4: The climate impact from development will be minimised and a low carbon economy will be encouraged…
… the health benefits of this. No Action Lead Performance measure Outcome(s) L1 Develop a Tree and Woodland Plan to increase tree cover on Council-owned land, using appropriate species to store carbon, support nature, improve soils and water quality, and aid flood protection and urban design. Climate Change and Innovation Lead Officer #trees planted on Council land #trees planted on community…
…, fuel poverty and improve air quality Sustainable drainage helps reduce flooding and improves water quality Trees provide shade, absorb carbon dioxide and help cool the public realm More walking and cycling, and fewer diesel and petrol vehicles on the roads, helps to reduce traffic noise, improve air quality and reduce carbon dioxide emissions Zero carbon businesses create…
… opportunities for green, inclusive growth Peatland restoration and protection helps store carbon and reduce flooding Reuse, recycling and producing energy from waste will help reduce pressure on resources and save money Green spaces support biodiversity. They also improve health and well being by providing tranquil places to relax in, and places to play, exercise, and socialise in Rainwater…