Issue - meetings

A report relating to the Climate Change Strategy was considered by the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board on 5 October 2020. 

Due to the timescale and print deadline for Cabinet, recommendations arising from this will be circulated to Members prior to Cabinet on 14 October.

Consideration of recommendations (SSE 20/15) to the Cabinet from the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board of 5 October 2020

The Cabinet resolved that:

(1)          the revised Climate Change Strategy, as set out at Annex 2 to the report, be adopted;

(2)          the Year 1 Climate Change Action Plan, as set out at Annex 3 to the report, be adopted; and

(3)          options for the establishment of a Climate Change Forum, to provide a mechanism for engagement with key stakeholders and interested parties, be explored and reported to a future meeting of the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board.

Decision Notice D200068CAB

Consideration was given to the recommendations from the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board of 5 October 2020 (set out at Minute Number SSE 20/15).

In response to a question about energy efficiency standards in new build properties, the Leader indicated that this level of detail could be addressed at future meetings of the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board.

The Cabinet recorded appreciation to the Scrutiny and Partnerships Manager for the significant amount of work undertaken in preparing the Climate Change Strategy.  Appreciation was also expressed to the individuals, organisations and groups who had responded to the consultation.

RESOLVED: That:

(1)             the revised Climate Change Strategy, as set out at Annex 2 to the report, be adopted;

(2)             the Year 1 Climate Change Action Plan, as set out at Annex 3 to the report, be adopted; and

(3)             options for the establishment of a Climate Change Forum, to provide a mechanism for engagement with key stakeholders and interested parties, be explored and reported to a future meeting of the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board.

The report provides an update on the Draft Climate Change Strategy and Year 1 Action Plan in light of the consultation response.

The report of the Chief Executive provided an update on the Draft Climate Change Strategy and Year 1 Action Plan in light of the responses to the public consultation undertaken between 1 March and 30 June 2020.  The report highlighted the key themes and concerns identified by the respondents and details of revisions made to the Climate Change Strategy 2020-2030 and the Year 1 Action Plan were set out at Annexes 2 and 3 to the report. 

RECOMMENDED:  That

(1)          the revised Climate Change Strategy, as set out at Annex 2 to the report, be adopted;

(2)          the Year 1 Climate Change Action Plan, as set out at Annex 3 to the report, be adopted; and

(3)          options for the establishment of a Climate Change Forum, to provide a mechanism for engagement with key stakeholders and interested parties, be explored and reported to a future meeting of the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board.

*Referred to Cabinet