Decision details

CLIMATE STRATEGY

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To obtain formal recognition from the Council of a Climate Crisis and Ecological Emergency, to present the evidence and consultation that has informed the Council’s Climate Strategy and to present it for adoption by the Council.

Decision:

The Cabinet has recommended to Council the approval of:

(a) the formal recognition of a Climate Crisis and Ecological Emergency;

(b) the adoption of the Council’s Climate Strategy in response to the Climate Emergency;

(c) the adoption of the initial Climate Action Plan proposed, endorsing its annual refresh in association with our communities, businesses and partners through the Climate Conversation; and

(d) annual reporting of progress to Overview and Scrutiny and more frequent collaboration with the Overview and Scrutiny Climate Working Group.

Reasons for the decision:

As outlined in the report.

Alternative options considered:

As outlined in the report.

Resource Implications:

As outlined in the report.

Report author: Neil Sloper

Publication date: 25/01/2023

Date of decision: 24/01/2023

Decided at meeting: 24/01/2023 - Cabinet

Effective from: 03/02/2023

Accompanying Documents: