Governance

Collaboration, partnerships, and effective organisational structures are required to deliver sustainable, low carbon and climate resilient projects. Data sharing and innovation led mechanisms can strengthen collaborative governance processes between the Council, partners, and the broader community and therefore support a more collaborative approach to climate action.

Overarching Goals

• Collaborative Internal Governance: To implement governance structures in the Council and processes that improve collaborative working, reduce silos, and capitalises on innovation opportunities to drive a sustainable transition.
• Collaborative Partnerships: To implement governance structures and mechanisms that strengthen collaboration and partnership working with key partners, and in doing so, more efficiently deliver climate action.

Actions

Immediate (2024)

• Create an internal governance structure to lead the delivery of low carbon, climate resilience and sustainability work across the Council.
• Develop and invest in new data collection and data sharing mechanisms.
• Support Parish and Neighbourhood Councils in developing their Climate Actions Plans and linking to community groups with an interest in the environment.

Short Term (2024-26)

• Partner with local students to conduct research on sustainability and low carbon topics.
• Develop net zero and sustainability content on the West Sussex Business Hub and promote its use so businesses can share information and advice, as well as form a local Network.