Heat Risks and Adaptation Strategies
Lewisham Council is updating its climate strategy to prioritise heatwave risks and adaptation strategies, following committee recommendations.
Lewisham Council is updating its climate strategy to place a stronger emphasis on the risks posed by heatwaves and the need for adaptation. In October 2026, Councillor McGee, Chair of the Sustainable Development Select Committee, presented five key recommendations from the committee's review of the Climate Action Plan update to a Mayor and Cabinet meeting.
Mayor Liam Shrivastava welcomed these recommendations, which highlight crucial areas for action. This update forms part of the council's ongoing climate plan, which also includes efforts to decarbonise heating.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's climate strategy is being updated to place a stronger emphasis on heatwave risks and adaptation strategies. Source
- In October 2026, Councillor McGee presented five key recommendations from the Sustainable Development Select Committee's review to a Mayor and Cabinet meeting. Source
- Mayor Liam Shrivastava welcomed the recommendations from the Sustainable Development Select Committee's review. Source
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