Climate Resilience
Councils are currently developing strategic plans and policies to enhance climate resilience, addressing specific hazards and decarbonisation efforts.
Hounslow Council's Cabinet approved a Climate Change Resilience Plan in September 2026, identifying six priority climate hazards including heatwaves and flooding. Lewisham Council's Sustainable Development Select Committee recommended in September 2026 that heat decarbonisation be a strategic priority within its refreshed Climate Strategy, coordinating action across housing, schools, and the council's corporate estate.
Greenwich Council's Cabinet adopted a new Climate Resilience Supplementary Planning Document in March 2026, providing updated guidance for new developments. In September 2026, Brent Council discussed climate resilience, and Ealing Council's Planning Advisory Committee received a report on the topic.
Islington Council faced questions in December 2025 regarding equitable benefits from its climate initiatives, particularly concerning limited green space. Greenwich Council was also scheduled to review its borough parks strategy in October 2025, with a focus on enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council's Cabinet approved a Climate Change Resilience Plan on 8 September 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council's Sustainable Development Select Committee recommended prioritizing heat decarbonisation in September 2026. Source
- Greenwich Council's Cabinet adopted a Climate Resilience Supplementary Planning Document in March 2026. Source
- Islington Council faced calls in December 2025 to ensure all residents benefit from climate initiatives. Source
- Greenwich Council was set to review its parks strategy, including climate resilience, in October 2025. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.