Consider including “Ensure the restoration of iconic Medway buildings (including those with a heritage designation) and subsequent prevention of premature building demolition (and the associated carbon emissions of disposal) by protecting against the impacts of extreme weather. Reuse and repurpose existing buildings (such as vacant units on the High Street) before building new, where possible.”
Recognise the role that new builds have, in doing the upmost to avoid climate impact risks so that remedial action is not an afterthought or the responsibility of future generations. Resilience planning should be very long term, at least 100 years.
Instead of “seeking opportunities for greener construction,” this should state “drive reductions in the carbon impacts of housing in new developments…..” by setting minimum requirements…”