West Sussex County Council Unveils Six-Year Climate Action Plan

West Sussex County Council has launched the first phase of a six-year Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality and climate resilience by 2030.

The plan, which covers the period from 2024 to 2027, outlines 20 priority actions to be implemented across various and focusing on areas such as buildings and energy, transport, and the natural environment.

Among the key initiatives revealed in the plan are the continued decarbonisation of county council buildings, the installation of electric vehicle chargepoints at key depots, and collaborative efforts with schools to address sustainability challenges.

Additionally, the council will work with partners to develop the West Sussex Local Nature Recovery Strategy and support community clean energy initiatives through local area energy planning and solar PV group purchasing schemes.

Cllr Deborah Urquhart, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, emphasised the importance of the plan, stating that it is crucial to address carbon emissions and prepare for the impacts of climate change.

The full Climate Action and Adaptation Plan is available for public review on the council’s website.