Issue - meetings

Report of Executive Director Place and Growth

Purpose of report

To note progress made and seek approval for the Climate Action Framework as a basis to frame action against our Climate Emergency motions.

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended:

1.1          To note the progress made.

1.2      To approve the Climate Action Framework document (appendix 1).

Resolved

(1)           That the progress made be noted.

(2)           That the Climate Action Framework document (Annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved.

The Executive Director Place and Growth submitted a report to note progress made and seek approval for the Climate Action Framework as a basis to frame action against our Climate Emergency motions.

Executive thanked and commended officers for their work in producing the action plan and commented on the importance of having a framework as meaningful change was needed. The council has great ambition and targets and would need to work with partners to bring to fruition.

Resolved

(1)           That the progress made be noted.

(2)           That the Climate Action Framework document (Annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved.

Reasons

In order to reach the 2030 target and aspiration a step change in activity is needed to make it reachable. The Climate Action Framework and mobilisation phase seek to embed a consideration for the Climate Emergency and associated 2030 targets in all aspects of the Council’s services and activities. This important stage will guide key work areas and enable coordination of activities.

Alternative options

Option 1: Members advise officers to take a different approach to that outlined in the report.

The framework sets out a structure to enable comprehensive climate action, embedding change in all aspects of the councils services and activities. A different approach without this structure runs the risk of not fully embedding this priority and subsequently increasing the risk of failing to meet the 2030 target.

Option 2: Members advise officers to undertake no further work on this agenda.

This approach has been identified as missing the councils 2030 targets by a considerable margin.