Including the closely related terms poverty, and fuel poverty.
… and tackle health inequalities linked to climate change. More broadly this links to other actions within this strategy, including tackling poor air quality, addressing fuel poverty and ensuring our residents live in quality homes which all impact health and well-being. ACTION OVER THE LAST YEAR: There are clear links between poor air quality, respiratory health, and other long-term ill health…
… strategy is our response to the climate emergency. Through this strategy we aim to improve air quality, tackle fuel poverty, encourage the use of green spaces to support the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of local residents, and promote healthier lifestyles. Air Quality Health Champions We have been working in collaboration with residents, businesses and partners in communities, schools…
… construction jobs. Our approach spans our newly built homes, improving our existing council homes and helping those in the private sector to meet green energy standards. From starting to build 1,000 social-rent homes during the Mayor’s first term to retro-fitting our existing council homes to address fuel poverty, we are making significant progress through innovative approaches. We seek to build…
… on the bold, innovative design and planning to promote greener living. WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED IN THE LAST YEAR: Fuel Poverty We have worked to improve the energy efficiency of domestic properties and reduce fuel poverty. We have formalised links with a fuel poverty referral network SHINE, funded by Greater London Authority. This gives free energy advice and visits to Newham residents. It sets out…
… central government to do more to support this transition. INTRODUCTION 4 Source: BEIS LA CO2, 2019 Newham’s CO2 emissions 2005 – 20174 7 Newham’s Climate Emergency Annual Report 2020-2021 At our Full Council meeting in March 2021, leading health inequalities academic, Professor Sir Michael Marmot, spoke powerfully about the links between health, environment and poverty, and how…