Climate Change Resilience Plan

Project Update

Council adopted the Climate Change Resilience Plan at the Council Ordinary Meeting on 17 May 2023 following community consultation. A summary of issues raised in submissions and councils response can be found in the Engagement Report.

The issues raised that resulted in changes to the plan are:

1. Governments should be forcing the responsibility for reuse back onto manufacturers and retailers.
   • Action W9 has been added to the Plan.
2. Given that most of the Cessnock LGA is bushfire prone land, it probably warrants a special mention under preparedness for natural disasters. It is another area where householders could use some expert advice as to the best way to protect their house, in the most cost-effective way
   • Action CR13 outlines initiatives for natural disaster preparedness, but does not specifically mention bushfire.

View the adopted Climate Change Resilience Plan

View the Engagement Report

More information

The draft Plan furthers our commitment to act on climate change as outlined in Council’s Climate Change Policy. The draft Plan also assists in protecting and enhancing our natural environment through climate change action and building disaster resilience, a key objective of the Cessnock Community Strategic Plan 2036.