Climate change impact assessment for Harrogate Station Mural Artwork
The purpose of this assessment is to help us understand the likely impacts of our decisions on the environment of North Yorkshire and on our aspiration to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2030, or as close to that date as possible. The intention is to mitigate negative effects and identify projects which will have positive effects.
This document should be completed in consultation with the supporting guidance. The final document will be published as part of the decision making process and should be written in Plain English.
If you have any additional queries which are not covered by the guidance please email climatechange@northyorks.gov.uk
Version 2: amended 11 August 2021
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Title of proposal |
Harrogate Station Mural Artwork |
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Brief description of proposal |
To seek endorsement from the Harrogate & Knaresborough Area Constituency Committee to spend £15,000 - £20,000 to appoint an artist, develop a concept and install a public art in a form of mural at Harrogate Station. |
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Directorate |
Community Development |
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Service area |
Economic Development and Regeneration |
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Lead officer |
Marcin Dane |
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Names and roles of other people involved in carrying out the impact assessment |
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Date impact assessment started |
27/08/2024 |
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Options appraisal Were any other options considered in trying to achieve the aim of this project? If so, please give brief details and explain why alternative options were not progressed.
There were not other options assessed as part of this proposals.
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What impact will this proposal have on council budgets? Will it be cost neutral, have increased cost or reduce costs?
Please explain briefly why this will be the result, detailing estimated savings or costs where this is possible.
The proposal (if successful) will be supported by the Economic Regeneration, Tourism and Transport Project Development Fund allocated to Harrogate and Knaresborough Area Committee.
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How will this proposal impact on the environment?
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Positive impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant) |
No impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant) |
Negative impact (Place a X in the box below where relevant) |
Explain why will it have this effect and over what timescale?
Where possible/relevant please include: · Changes over and above business as usual · Evidence or measurement of effect · Figures for CO2e · Links to relevant documents |
Explain how you plan to mitigate any negative impacts.
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Explain how you plan to improve any positive outcomes as far as possible. |
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Minimise greenhouse gas emissions e.g. reducing emissions from travel, increasing energy efficiencies etc.
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Emissions from travel |
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The project will appoint an artist who will be responsible for designing and delivering the mural in Harrogate. While unknown at this stage, it is expected that the artist will have to travel to the mural’s proposed location. The impact of emissions from travel will be temporary. |
The selected artist will be encouraged to travel by sustainable mode of transport if possible. |
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Emissions from construction |
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x |
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Emissions from running of buildings |
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x |
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Emissions from data storage |
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x |
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Other |
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x |
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Minimise waste: Reduce, reuse, recycle and compost e.g. reducing use of single use plastic |
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Various materials will be used on site (ie: paint, render) to deliver the scheme by the appointed artist. Some waste might be produced in the process of delivering the mural. |
The appointed artist will be required to use eco-friendly paint and reuse materials as much as possible. If reuse is not possible, any waste will be disposed in responsible manner. |
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Reduce water consumption |
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Minimise pollution (including air, land, water, light and noise)
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Ensure resilience to the effects of climate change e.g. reducing flood risk, mitigating effects of drier, hotter summers |
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x |
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Enhance conservation and wildlife
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Safeguard the distinctive characteristics, features and special qualities of North Yorkshire’s landscape
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x |
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Other (please state below)
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x |
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Are there any recognised good practice environmental standards in relation to this proposal? If so, please detail how this proposal meets those standards. |
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There are no recognised good practice environmental standards for delivery of murals. The appointed artist will be encouraged to follow general good practice standards. |
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Summary Summarise the findings of your impact assessment, including impacts, the recommendation in relation to addressing impacts, including any legal advice, and next steps. This summary should be used as part of the report to the decision maker.
The project will have a short term, minimal negative impact on carbon emission. The nature of the proposed project is specific some carbon emission can be avoided – this will include travel to site by sustainable modes of transport if possible, recycling of paint and reuse of other materials if possible.
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Sign off section
This climate change impact assessment was completed by:
Authorised by relevant Assistant Director (signature):
Date:
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