Renfrewshire Council study reveals ideas for climate resilient town centres

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Low carbon homes and commercial premises, rain and shade gardens and renewable energy generation are just a few of the ideas set to be investigated as Renfrewshire aims to ensure its town centres are climate resilient.As part of its response to declaring a climate emergency in 2019, Renfrewshire Council has allocated an initial £1 million to its Climate Change Action Fund for research, feasibility studies and immediate projects to tackle climate change.From the fund, £75,000 has been committed to look at opportunities to adapt town centres in relation to the changing climate, be it increased risk of flooding or higher temperatures.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available