Project Description
The project assessed the impact of extreme weather events on Kirklees Council’s highway operations and infrastructure. Conducted by The Driven Company Associates Limited, the Local Climate Impact Profile (LCLIP) examined past weather-related disruptions and evaluated the council’s preparedness for future climate challenges. The project involved structured interviews, data analysis, and policy evaluation.
Work Undertaken
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Response Evaluation
- Climate Projections Assessment
- Recommendations for Adaptation
Benefits to the Client
- Enhanced Preparedness: Strengthened Kirklees Council’s ability to anticipate and mitigate the impacts of extreme weather
- Policy and Strategy Development: Facilitated the integration of climate resilience into broader sustainability and infrastructure strategies
- Operational Efficiency: Improved resource allocation for extreme weather events, reducing long-term costs and disruptions
- Community Resilience: Provided leadership insights to support public awareness and engagement in climate adaptation efforts
With its sharp customer focus, analytical capability and thorough understanding of the local authority infrastructure context, Driven delivered us practical solutions to a growing issue. We now understand the key vulnerabilities from climate change in the authority and as a result we are able to develop investment cases for investment into asset resilience.
Operational Manager (Highway Assets),
Kirklees Council
