Decision details

To approve a Statement that sets out how the City Council will achieve its vision of a high quality and sustainable environment for the city.

Matter for Decision: The Environment Policy Statement is a single document that brings together all the commitments on effective action in one place for clarity and accountability. The report recommended approval of the Statement which set out how the City Council would achieve its vision of a high quality and sustainable environment for the City

Decision of the Leader

The Leader resolved to:

i.       Approve the Environment Policy Statement as set out in the appendix to the officer’s report.

Reasons for the Decision: As set out in the officer’s report

Any alternative options considered and rejected: As set out in the officer’s report

Scrutiny Considerations:

The committee received a report from the Director of Environment.

In response to member’s questions the Director of Environment said the following:

       i.          Whist the specific actions may feature across a variety of service Operational Plans the approval of the Leader emphasises the overarching commitment of the Council to achieve a high quality and sustainable environment for the City. 

     ii.          The report being brought to a central strategic committee also follows best practice from across the country.

   iii.          The reference to ‘our land, water bodies and landscapes…’ refers to examples across the whole city, not just those under ownership of the City Council.

The Scrutiny Committee considered the recommendation and endorsed it unanimously.

The Leader approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Leader (and any Dispensations Granted):

Not applicable.