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…: Identifying risks Background The climate will continue to change until we can stabilise global temperature rises. Some change is unavoidable which poses risks for our activities. We have a duty to manage risk as well as to plan and prepare to respond and recover from major emergency situations. We need to have robust plans to ensure critical services continue in the face of disruption. UK Government…
…. This will have a key role in upskilling local people for green building work. The Government expects nuclear power to play a key part the UK’s future energy mix and Warrington is a major centre for nuclear businesses. Many of them located on Birchwood Park which we own. There has been major investment in industrial decarbonisation and hydrogen generation in neighbouring areas. It will be important…
… and highlight climate change as a key risk to the area Address the increasing risk of severe weather in the Council’s Major Emergency Plan Apply the latest climate change allowances as part of the flood risk assessment process for new developments Ensure flood risk is considered in all stages of the planning process Ensure new developments adopt SUDS in line with new government legislation Support…
…. Warrington Borough Council Climate Emergency Action Plan May 2023 (Summary version)18 Driving the plan forward Governance Our cabinet member for climate and sustainability is responsible for championing this plan. All other cabinet members have responsibility for championing the plan’s actions in their respective work areas. Our Assistant Chief Executive is the lead officer to champion this plan. All…
… actions Action Establish a corporate climate emergency group Introduce climate and sustainability implications section in committee reports Introduce climate and sustainability impact tool for developing projects Commit to lobby government on legislation and finance where necessary Outcome Mechanism in place to drive progress Implications on climate and sustainability are clear…