Climate Emergency Action Plan
Lewisham and Hounslow councils are focusing on climate resilience and adaptation strategies within their Climate Emergency Action Plans.
Lewisham Council's climate strategy is being updated to place a stronger emphasis on heatwave risks and adaptation strategies, alongside decarbonising heating, as discussed at a Mayor and Cabinet meeting in October 2026. This follows Hounslow Council's approval of a Climate Change Resilience Plan in September 2026, aimed at preparing the borough for impacts such as heatwaves, flooding, and drought. The Hounslow plan identifies six priority climate hazards.
In October 2026, Lewisham's Sustainable Development Select Committee presented five recommendations from its review of the Climate Action Plan update and forward plan. These recommendations, welcomed by Mayor Liam Shrivastava, highlighted several crucial areas for the plan, which is Lewisham Council's strategic document addressing climate change.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's climate strategy is being updated to emphasise heatwave risks and adaptation strategies. Source
- Lewisham's Sustainable Development Select Committee presented five recommendations for the Climate Action Plan update in October 2026. Source
- Hounslow Council's Cabinet approved a Climate Change Resilience Plan on September 8, 2026. Source
- The Hounslow plan identifies six priority climate hazards, including heatwaves and flooding. Source
- Councillor Salman Shaheen presented Hounslow's Climate Change Resilience Plan. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. 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 8 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.