Issue - meetings

(i)                   That the progress achieved from 2009/10 in decarbonising the Councils operational buildings and fleet by 68.37% and 35% during the past twelve months, be noted.

(ii)                 That the progress made be referred to the Health, Wellbeing and Environment Scrutiny Committee for scrutiny and comments.

(iii)                That the key activities being undertaken by individual service areas, currently and planned for 2025/26, be noted.

The Leader stated that this item also included the annual report on the Council’s climate change aspirations.

The Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Environment introduced the report, updating Cabinet on the progress in decarbonising the Council’s operational buildings and fleet.

There was currently an application with the National Lottery for infrastructure upgrades at Brampton Museum.

 The Commercial Delivery Sustainable Working Group had led the installation of solar panels on offices at Bradwell Crematorium, Kidsgrove Town Hall and Keele Cemetery and would have a £20,000 per annum saving ongoing, in the electricity costs.

The Planning Sustainable Environment Working Group had embedded bio-diversity net gain into the new Local Plan and Housing Development Sites.  Section 106 Agreements would ensure bio-diversity net gain on appropriate sites or locally, within the Borough.

The Leader stated that this was a great progression on the Borough’s plans to get to net zero by 2030. It was also helping the Council with efficiency savings.

The Deputy Leader stated that a 68% reduction was an impressive achievement.  The incremental approach was working well.

Resolved:    (a)      That the progress achieved from 2009/10 in decarbonising

the Councils operational buildings and fleet by 68.37% and 35% during the past twelve months, be noted.

(ii)             That the progress made be referred to the Health, Wellbeing and Environment Scrutiny Committee for scrutiny and comments.

(iii)           That the key activities being undertaken by individual service areas, currently and planned for 2025/26, be noted.

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