A new regional climate-risk assessment, published by Wrexham County Borough Council on behalf of North Wales public bodies, identifies 17 climate risks requiring immediate action.
The assessment covers all six North Wales counties and examines 62 risks.
Among the highest priorities are flooding, disruption to transport and essential infrastructure, pressure on health and social care services, and threats to coastal communities and businesses.
The report also identifies how poverty, poor housing, disability and social isolation can increase people’s vulnerability to extreme weather.
Why it matters: The findings will inform public-service planning, infrastructure investment and the 2027–2032 local well-being plans.
The assessment is particularly relevant following Storm Austen. It provides evidence for examining whether public bodies are investing sufficiently in prevention rather than responding after emergencies.
