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:
- Governments should be forcing the responsibility for reuse back onto manufacturers and retailers.
- Action W9 has been added to the Plan.
- 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
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.
A space where you can ask direct questions to the Strategic Planning team. Your question may be answered privately via email, or publicly posted on the webpage. Please let us know if you prefer your question to be answered privately.
Council is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals and handling of personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Act 1998(External link) (NSW) and Information Privacy Principles(External link), the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002(External link) (NSW) and Health Privacy Principles(External link), and any subordinate legislation.
Purpose
The personal information (e.g. Name, address and contact details) provided in your submission is being collected in the processing of your submission relating to this amendment to the Climate Change Resilience Plan. The information collected will be used for the purpose outlined, related administrative functions, compliance and complaint handling, internal auditing, and in accordance with Council's Privacy Management Plan(External link) and Privacy Statement(External link) which can be found on Council's website.
Intended Recipients
Relevant Council officers and councillors.
Supply
Supplying personal information in your submission is required.
Consequence of non-provision
If you do not supply your personal information, Cessnock City Council cannot receive the submission or update you on the progress of the Plan.
Disclosure
Your information may also be disclosed to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, and any other relevant public agency that has an interest in the Plan.
Storage and Security
Your personal information will be kept in Council's Information Management System in accordance with the relevant legislation. Council's address is62-78 Vincent Street CESSNOCK NSW 2325.
Access
You may access, correct or update your personal information by visiting Council’s website(External link), contacting Council's Privacy ContactOfficer on 4993 4100 or by sending an email tocouncil@cessnock.nsw.gov.au(External link).
If you want to know more about Council's obligations regarding your personal information or what rights you have, contact the Information and Privacy Commission(External link) or visit their website ipc.nsw.gov.au(External link).
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