Question 11. Are there any other things we should be doing to adapt to climate change? We want to hear your ideas!

building what used to be called Lifetime homes means people need to move lass and make less adaptations on their homes and therefore reduce their carbon imprint

Encourage people to adopt a plant based diet.

Ensure that vulnerable groups (esp. the elderly) are given extra consideration and help to ensure they can cope with a changing climate).

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential schemes with very low parking standards in suitable locations. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking villages to Cambridge, to nearby railway stations and to local employment areas.

This is one of the driest parts of the country. The Cambridge aquifer is already under considerable stress. By building significant numbers of new homes and businesses and increasing the local population, this will only get worse. Furthermore, permissions are already being granted for development on land that feeds the aquifer. Even will permeable surfaces between buildings, less rainfall will make its way through the chalk to the aquifer. Water companies are under a statutory obligation to supply customers so, ultimately, the outcome will have to be the importation of water from other areas of the country and/or restrictions in supply to residents, particularly in the summer months. The Plan should take account of this issue of water supply, and at some point growth surely has to be restricted so that the lives of residents are not adversely affected.

We support the key ideas raised in tackling climate change. We would also like to see practical solutions to support existing smaller rural communities to improve their carbon footprint. For example allowing appropriate improvements to older buildings and delivering better public transport and cycle routes.

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future, then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential schemes with lower parking standards in suitable locations. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious Plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking villages to Cambridge and key employment areas

Low carbon energy generation should be encouraged but should not be mandatory. On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future, then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential schemes with lower parking standards in suitable locations. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious Plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking villages to Cambridge and key employment areas

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future, then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential schemes with lower parking standards in suitable locations. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious Plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking villages to Cambridge and key employment areas Low carbon energy generation should be encouraged but should not be mandatory.

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future, then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential schemes with lower parking standards in suitable locations. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious Plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking villages to Cambridge and key employment areas

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future, then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential schemes with lower parking standards in suitable locations. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious Plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking villages to Cambridge and key employment areas

re-wilding is better than just planting trees- see rewildingbritain.org.uk

This is a very dry area of the country and the Cambridge aquifer is already under stress. Even with new developments being more water efficient, the Cambridge area cannot continue to grow indefinitely without there being a serious water shortage. Either water will have to be imported from other areas of the country which is surely not sustainable, and/or existing residents will have their water rationed. You will not have looked after the interests of residents if that is the outcome. There needs to be an independent study by experts of the levels of growth that can be sustained given the state of the aquifer.

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential/employment schemes with very low parking standards in suitable locations, such as those immediately adjacent to the proposed public transport corridor, which runs between Stapleford and Great Shelford. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking key villages to Cambridge and employment areas. Increases in the capacity and frequency of public transport arising from the provision of the public transport route will unquestionably assist with this regard. There is also a need to recognise that renewable technologies are rapidly changing and the plan should allow flexibility as to the forms of carbon neutral measures incorporated into developments.

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential/employment schemes with very low parking standards in suitable locations, such as those which can be linked to the Guided Busway network, allowing employees alternative transport options to access places of employment. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking key villages to Cambridge and employment areas. Increases in the capacity and frequency of public transport arising from the provision of the public transport will unquestionably assist with this regard. There is also a need to recognise that renewable technologies are rapidly changing and the plan should allow flexibility as to the forms of carbon neutral measures incorporated into developments.

See Answers to Question 8 (copied below) • Employment uses focusing on innovation and technology in the aviation sector, which will include electric and electronic aircraft technologies and other aviation-related technologies which provide efficiencies to other industry sectors, aimed at lowering the aviation and other industry sectors’ CO2 emissions; • Residential uses (and enhanced local services) co-located with the employment on the same site and thus looking to optimise the amount of “self-containment,” reducing unnecessary car travel by making walking and cycling the preferred travel mode; • The proposals are within a public transport corridor close to Whittlesford Parkway station. The proposal will include a “Green Link” from Whittlesford through an extended Duxford village and onto Duxford IWM to reduce private car travel to the expanding museum facility; • Sustainable design and building construction techniques should be used to meet climate change demands, electric charging network provided, and walking and cycling encouraged. Further work will be undertaken to investigate use of renewable and low carbon energy sources; • Proposals include a new 40 ha country park (which will largely replace Grade 3 agricultural use which has a low biodiversity value) and a green network throughout the proposed development will lead to a net increase in tree and hedge cover, a net gain in biodiversity and green infrastructure; and • Extending an existing Cambridge village which is located outside the Green Belt (Duxford), providing the existing and new community with new and enhanced facilities such as school, health, culture, commercial and leisure provision, which will ensure the village remains sustainable, inclusive and diverse.

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential schemes with very low parking standards in suitable locations, particularly in villages with good public transport e.g. Balsham. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking villages to Cambridge and employment areas.

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential/employment schemes with very low parking standards in suitable locations. In addition, employment sites that include a residential element and vice versa should be prioritised. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking key villages to Cambridge and employment areas. Low carbon energy generation should be encouraged but should not be mandatory. In particular, employment schemes that include low carbon and renewable energy elements such as solar power and heating systems and electric car charging points should be looked on more favourably.

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential schemes with very low parking standards, in suitable locations particularly in villages with good public transport i.e. Great Abington. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking villages to Cambridge and employment areas.

This is a very dry area of the country and the Cambridge aquifer is already under stress. Even with new developments being more water efficient, the Cambridge area cannot continue to grow indefinitely without there being a serious water shortage. Either water will have to be imported from other areas of the country which is surely not sustainable, and/or existing residents will have their water rationed. You will not have looked after the interests of residents if the latter is the outcome. There needs to be an independent study by experts of the levels of growth that can be sustained given the state of the aquifer, and if necessary, growth has to be curbed.

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential/employment schemes with very low parking standards in suitable locations, such as those immediately adjacent to the proposed public transport corridor at Abington, whereas Fulbourn has good cycle and bus routes to Cambridge. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking key villages to Cambridge and employment areas. Increases in the capacity and frequency of public transport arising from the provision of the public transport will unquestionably assist with this regard. There is also a need to recognise that renewable technologies are rapidly changing and the plan should allow flexibility as to the forms of carbon neutral measures incorporated into developments.

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential/employment schemes with very low parking standards in suitable locations. In addition, residential sites that include a employment element and vice versa should be prioritised. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking key villages to Cambridge and employment areas, either directly or via the proposed public transport hubs. Increases in the capacity and frequency of the guided busway should also be sought. There is also a need to recognise that renewable technologies are rapidly changing and the plan should allow flexibility as to the forms of carbon neutral measures incorporated into developments.

Clean up. River. Parks. Pavements. Look after all of our trees. Plant more - trees, bushes, flowering shrubs. Fruit trees. Encourage placid cam cattle on commons. Require every business in Cambridge to accept back for its own handling all of its packaging. All of it. Restore all green bin collections in winter - another crazy stupid policy (to stop collecting food waste at Xmas). We cook all year round and produce food waste (peelings etc.) all year round.

To reduce flood risk it is important that sufficient areas of absorbent ground be left unbuilt-on, where vegetation can grow, to act as flood plains. As well as "adapting to climate change", policies should be aligned with the objective of reducing global CO2 emissions. In particular, there should be strong incentives for residents not to use cars -- for example, by charging for car use in some areas and using the proceeds to fund fast public transport links.

On the assumption that there will be enhanced public transport services in the future, then more consideration could be given to car-free developments or residential schemes with lower parking standards in suitable locations. New tree planting should be positively encouraged in all developments and there should be an ambitious Plan-wide network of longer distance footpath/cycleways linking villages to Cambridge and key employment areas.

Education and change people's habits.

It is requested that the policies in the emerging GCLP are consistent with national guidance on adapting to climate change.

Learn from movements like Extinction Rebellion which promotes a 'regenerative culture' , re-use and reduction of consumption, for sustainable living.

Make it the first criteria for every policy community buy in and involvement local assemblies

The local authority should be open to proposals to adapt historic and listed buildings to climate change in a sympathetic manner. For instance allowing external shutters or awnings on Victorian buildings; allowing window formats to be adjusted so there is a secure means of night ventilation; allowing reductions to glazed area of post war buildings where over glazing can often be an issue. Whilst applications for air source heat pumps to deliver winter heat and hot water should be looked on favourably, applications for heat pump driven systems solely for summer space cooling should be subject to a cooling hierarchy test in that passive measures such as provision of secure night time ventilation, external shading and glazing reduction are favoured over mechanical systems.