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London Borough of Lewisham

… Rail and others to encourage investment in transport infrastructure in the borough and improvements to public transport services. 1 Yes 3.5, 3.7, 3.9 Climate Emergency Action Plan 2024 49 Greener, adaptive Lewisham: priorities for 2024/25 Reference Action Estimated impact on carbon emissions Estimated cost Scope Council controlled emissions? Addresses equalities issues? KPI…

… a walking and cycling borough ● Provide the infrastructure to electrify transport ● Drive investment in better public transport and transport infrastructure Greener, adaptive Lewisham ● Improve local air quality ● Reduce waste ● Enhance local biodiversity ● Reduce flood risk to homes and businesses Inspiring, learning and lobbying ● Play a central role in creating a movement…

…,businesses and public sector organisations. Transport used by residents and visitors . Emissions associated with the development of new buildings and homes. Waste produced by residents and businesses. Reaching net-zero: the keyholders How we can support local actors to reduce emissions Support residents and businesses to reduce energy consumption through retrofitting and encouraging energy saving…

…. Help create the local transport infrastructure required to encourage active travel and a shift away from polluting vehicles. Ensure planning policies result in sustainable development. Support residents and businesses to reduce waste and boost recycling. Bring local organisations together to drive collective action. Local actors Lewisham Council can encourage and sustain collective local…

… with groups like Street Trees for Living is a great way to help maintain new trees planted in the borough – you can even fundraise with your neighbours to get a new tree planted on your street. Reduce car use Setting off on foot, by bike or public transport are lower carbon ways to travel compared to going by car and making that choice where you can helps to improve air quality in the borough…