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GREEN & BLUE WORKING GROUP
Introduction
Sustainability affects every aspect of urban planning. We are working to apply the principles of One Planet Living and Low Carbon Neighbourhood Planning (see links below) to our Shoreham Beach Neighbourhood Plan. Reducing man-made emissions can benefit us globally and locally. We can improve how we shop, how we move and the energy we consume.
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Research & Evidence
Most residents say protection of the environment should be the top priority – with very strong support for flood prevention and keeping green spaces green. In response we propose several policies including the designation of 'Local Green Spaces' (like mini green belts) in the Neighbourhood Plan.
Over 80% say we should encourage and promote the best household insulation, solar panels, water efficiency and improved recycling. This has been incorporated into Transport and Neighbourhood Regeneration policies. We are looking for volunteers to further develop these policies.
Forum bank account, Status of ADC comments on NP. Budget for Plan completion. Green spaces. Redundant policies. Emerging Local Plan impact.
1. Minutes 2. Funding 3. Meeting with Adur planners 4. Restarting working groups 5. Open green spaces 6. Rampion 2 Consultation
Wednesday 12th December The Harbour Club 2. Treasurer Approved: Jonathan Marshall (JM) was welcomed to the committee and has agreed to...
Forum bank account, Status of ADC comments on NP. Budget for Plan completion. Green spaces. Redundant policies. Emerging Local Plan impact.
Strategic Objective
(Revision 3, Dec 2017)
The Plan will protect and enhance the natural environment and biodiversity of Shoreham Beach by stimulating public awareness and engagement and by encouraging investment to provide attractive, resilient and engaging public green spaces, together with promoting increased energy & water efficiency, the use of renewable energy and improved neighbourhood waste management.
Planning Briefs:
December 2016
Today's weather warnings and video of planned flood defence scheme for the river Adur
Flood defences in Shoreham
The risk of flooding to coastal settlements around the UK is high and rising due to sea level rise and an increase in extreme rainfall events from the effects of climate change. The Environment Agency has carried out extensive modelling to determine the likely extent and range of the potential flood events over the next 100 years.
The current flood defences (pre 2017) in the Adur estuary do not provide a high enough level of protection and in places are in poor condition. This leaves Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing and the surrounding areas at risk of flooding. The Environment Agency has been developing a major improvements scheme called the Shoreham Adur tidal walls. The scheme will provide protection for extreme events with 0.33% probability (1 in 300 year) of occurring in one year, allowing for 50 years of sea level rise.
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More resources and ideas
Articles on this website covering sustainability and environmental issues on Shoreham Beach
Guidance for householders, communities and businesses to help implement the most effective energy saving and renewable energy measures including insulation, boilers, solar PV and other innovative solutions. Quality, independent energy saving advice - there is no hard sell.
Volunteer group dedicated to protecting, enjoying and educating others about this rare Shingle Reserve
SDOS - for everyone interested in birds in and around Shoreham-By-Sea
Online resource for the recreational boating sector to promote, browse and locate green boating products and services. Hosted by Sailing Networks in partnership with The Green Blue, it offers a range of environmentally friendly alternative products and services for your boating needs – from cleaning and maintenance to resource efficiency
This is a Good Practice Guide to appropriate development and changes - taking account of the need to protect and enhance the Adur river environment, respect the unique characteristics of the community. Flood Risk, Pollution & Waste Management, etc.
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