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Local Commitment “We will…” Local Actions “By…” Measure Timescale Impacts (Direct/indirect) Updates Demonstrate the Council’s commitment to acting on climate change Gaining Members commitment to sign Climate Local Developing and maintaining up to date climate change information on the Council’s website Informing the public and local stakeholders of our commitment to tackling climate change through Climate Local Climate Local signed Preliminary Action Plan developed Website section maintained and updated at least Report to be taken to Committee of Rural, Economic & Environmental Affairs July 2015. Corporate strategy and development Improved reputation The Climate Local Commitment was taken to the Policy, Finance and Administration Committee, July 7th 2015 and it was agreed that the Council would sign the agreement. The Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Pam Posnett, signed the Climate Local Agreement on 29/7/15. Website pages to be developed and maintained in due course. Engage staff in achieving our Climate Local commitments Scoping the creation of a working constituted of representatives from key departments and stakeholders to enable delivery of key actions Updating staff on environmental initiatives through the Corporate Messenger Integrating climate change/environment policy into induction programmes for staff to raise awareness of mitigation and adaptation measures they can put into practice in the work place or at home Number of staff members regularly engaged and involved at meetings Number of staff updated by the Corporate Messenger MIKE training updated End of 2015/16 year Building Council capacity The Council’s staff policy regarding the environment has been updated in the Staff Handbook. engagement campaigns via internal communications channels including office display TVs and the Corporate Messenger. Continue to manage the impacts of climate change across our estate, services Continuing our active participation in the Local Resilience Forum, working with partners to ensure preparedness for emergency situations that may arise from Continued membership and attendance On-going Building Council capacity Improvement to the public realm and infrastructure Contribution to health & well-being On-going attendance by relevant Officers.