… information, it is not known if more action is needed or not. More evidence is urgently needed to fill significant gaps or reduce the uncertainty in the current level of understanding in order to assess the need for additional action. Sustain Current Action Current or planned levels of activity are appropriate, but continued implementation of these policies or plans is needed to ensure that the risk…
… Groundwater Flooding Description When rainfall is unable to drain through drainage systems or soak into land, and instead flows over land. Brent’s limited amount of green space, amount of paved surfaces, ageing drainage infrastructure and population growth could increase this risk. When the capacity of a river channel is exceeded because of intense, sustained rainfall. There have been no reports…
… ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE PLAN 9 FLOODING RESILIENCE ACTIONS Action Urgency Score Provide information to people living in high risk areas. a. Flood risk information and emergency procedures b. Encouraging the incorporation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDs) More action needed Consider a retrofitting scheme to incorporate green infrastructure and SuDS on council owned properties to reduce…
… as required under the Flood Risk Regulations 2009 and Flood and Water Management Act 2010. Sustain current action BRENT COUNCIL CLIMATE ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE PLAN 10 4 EXTREME HEAT The frequency and intensity of heatwaves is expected to increase in the future, therefore so is the risk to Brent residents. BRENT EXTREME HEAT RISK MATRIX Likelihood by 2040 Impact BRENT COUNCIL CLIMATE…
… to reduce the UHI effectfor instance exploring transforming neglected or derelict spaces into new green spaces such as pocket parks. Further investigation Continue to incorporate heat-specific advice on the Council’s website and ensure this is prominent during hot spells. Sustain current action BRENT COUNCIL CLIMATE ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE PLAN 14 6 DROUGHT AND WATER SHORTAGES The risk…