Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision:  

The report provided an update on progress during 2012/13 on actions to deliver the three strategic objectives of the City Council’s current Climate Change Strategy, which covered a five year period from 2012-2016. As part of this, the report included an update on progress in implementing the Council’s Carbon Management Plan 2011-2016. The Plan sits under the Strategy and plays a key role in achieving its first strategic objective, which is to reduce carbon emissions from the City Council’s estate and operations.

The report also provided an update on the current position of the Climate Change Fund, which provides support to projects that help to reduce the Council’s own carbon emissions and/or manage climate change risks to Council staff and property.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Planning and Climate Change:

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

       i.          Note the progress achieved during 2012/13 in implementing the Climate Change Strategy and the Carbon Management Plan.

     ii.          Note the Climate Change Fund Status Report.

Reason for the Decision:

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations:

The Committee received a report from the Strategy and Partnerships Manager regarding the Annual Climate Change Strategy.

Members expressed concern that the route optimisation figures did not provide clarity on any saving made.

In response to questions, it was confirmed that the Council are in discussions with Cambridge University about new carbon reduction technologies and options for the future.

The Committee resolved by unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

Not applicable.