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1 The role of Green Infrastructure Eddie Halstead MRTPI MIED Economic Development Specialist 13 th June 2016 Contents Background: Defra and the Environment Agency Principles: Sustainable Development and Case Studies: Team Valley and Tees Estuary Background: Defra and the Environment Agency UNCLASSIFIED 3 New Defra strategy Defra increasingly working together Single Department Plan 25 Year Strategy for the Environment in 2016 We know that a strong economy needs a healthy environment, and a healthy environment needs a strong economy Offer to LEPs and City Deals Coordinated DEFRA-wide Approach We are easy to do business with We actively facilitate sustainable growth We use our evidence and knowledge to help business grow sustainably Expectations of LEPs and City Deals UNCLASSIFIED 5 UNCLASSIFIED 6 1

2 Environment Agency s role Environmental Advisor Environmental Regulator Environmental Operator New EA Action Plan Our vision: Create a better place for people and wildlife Our Objectives: A cleaner, healthier environment which benefits people and the economy. A nation better protected against natural threats and hazards, with strong response and recovery capabilities. Higher visibility, stronger partnerships and local choices. UNCLASSIFIED 7 UNCLASSIFIED 8 New Ways of Working We do this by working with others Increasingly we will need to prioritise In planning we want to be involved earlier in the process and the strategic stage where we believe we can add most value. Principles: Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure UNCLASSIFIED 9 Sustainable Development Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs Brundtland Commission 1987 Sustainable Development (un)sustainable Development Greenhouse Gases Global Warming Climate Change Mitigation Adaptation Low Carbon, Green Economy, Circular economy, resource efficiency Resilience

3 What is? Blue Green Cities 3 Year Research Project 8 Universities Newcastle was Demo City EA and NWL part of Learning Action Alliance Feb 2016 Blue-Green Vision Pledge Signed UNCLASSIFIED 13 UNCLASSIFIED 14 Blue Green Cities Aims to recreate a naturally-oriented water cycle while contributing to the amenity of the city Generate a multitude of environmental, ecological, sociocultural and economic benefits. Case Studies: Team Valley UNCLASSIFIED 15 FCRM Programme Catchment Based Approach Solutions Funding Multiple Benefits How can the programme support Growth? Team Valley UNCLASSIFIED 17 3

4 Team Valley Case Studies: Tees Estuary Context International Chemicals Cluster Brownfield permitting growth International habitats estuary planning Tidal Flooding Context 2011 Local MoUs between Environment Agency Natural England Tees Valley Unlimited Tees Valley Growth Ready Pilot Interactive mapping and site appraisals for TVU Enterprise Zone New partnership of Business, Public and Environment Sectors Independent Business Chair Drivers: Water Quality, Tidal Surge, SPA extension, Major Development, SSI Spring 2016 shared Vision Summer 2016 Masterplan including an investment programme UNCLASSIFIED 23 UNCLASSIFIED 24 4

5 Our shared vision for the Tees estuary is to create an estuary that is an exemplar for nature conservation, with thriving habitats and populations of birds and animals, and which drives sustainable economic growth and business investment in the area. All users of the estuary have a common understanding of the environmental and socio-economic value of the Tees and the needs of other stakeholders. This promotes integrated planning and sustainable development of the Tees estuary alongside improvement of habitats and infrastructure. EA planners are working closely to ensure the relevant parts of the are reflected in the planning system. Policies Supplementary Planning Documents Site Masterplans/Design Statements Investments for CIL or S106s UNCLASSIFIED 25 UNCLASSIFIED 26 Example from the Thames Summary Background: Defra and the Environment Agency Principles: Sustainable Development and Case Studies: Team Valley and Tees Estuary UNCLASSIFIED 27 UNCLASSIFIED 28 5

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