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Aberdeen City Council

… penetration. Summer temperatures will increase and there will be a reduction in summer rainfall. There will be an increase in winter temperatures, with less snow, ice and frost days. Sea level will rise. Risk of tidal surge and wave overtopping causing coastal flooding and erosion *(UKCP18) – UK Climate Projections Aberdeen City Council I Council Climate Change Plan 2021 - 2025 14 4.2…

…. Waste and recycling collections disrupted – increase in flooding, heavy rainfall & storms. Demands on staff time for post flooding clean-up operations. Increase in tree damage. Longer growing season. Increase in pests, disease and risk of wildfire. Leadership/ finance/ procurement Costs for damage and repair. Emergency response & recovery (flood events). Increased pressure…

… to flooding. Bronze Food for Life Award, achieved from the Soil Association for sustainable school meals. Use of compostable consumables across the board in all Facilities Management Catering sites. Case study: New House Build Programme 246 new council houses have already been built at Smithfield, Manor Walk and Wellheads. In total the Council’s new house building programme will build 2,000…

… for staff 4 4 4 Expand secure cycle storage in Council buildings & car parks 4 4 4 4 4 Increase use of sensor technology to monitor areas at risk of flooding 4 4 4 4 4 Complete LED street lighting replacement programme 4 4 4 4 4 Phased Intelligent Street Lighting Programme 4 4 4 4 4 Support, promote and integrate circular economy principles 4 4 4 Test the installation and retrofit of blue…

… and as such, are not included in our corporate reporting boundary. 4. Climate risks 4.1 Climate impacts for the region Adaptation is an adjustment to current climate and weather; as well as to future climate change. Climate change projections* for Aberdeen indicate an increase in the severity and frequency of severe weather. Winter rainfall will increase, with heavier rainfall, increasing the risk of flooding and water…