Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors James Griggs and Russell Perrin.

To receive Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any matters on the agenda.

None.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 5 December 2023.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 5 December 2023 are agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

None.

To receive any questions from members of the public in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10.

None.

To receive any questions from Councillors in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10.

None.

To consider responses (if any) of the Cabinet to reports and recommendations from the Committee.

None.

The Committee received a report on the draft Climate Change Strategy.

It was requested that the following be considered prior to the consultation taking place:

                       i)        The timeline of short, medium and long term actions included dates for completion;

                     ii)         An explanation on the current progress of decarbonisation feasibility studies and when they will be completed;

                    iii)        Further information on the type/s of climate change training will be provided;

                    iv)        The applicability of EPC ratings as long term method for measuring be explored, and whether alternatives should be used instead;

                     v)        Information on the mitigation rates since 2020 be provided;

                    vi)        Holding a briefing for Councillors on Passive Homes Standard;

                   vii)         Details on what is included in the housing stock condition surveys be provided;

                  viii)        Details about what planning guidance currently says, and what could be included in future guidance.

RESOLVED that the Committee recommended to Cabinet that the draft Climate Change Strategy, as set out in Appendix A of this report, be approved for consultation.

To review the Committee’s work plan for the current year.

The Committee received its work plan.

RESOLVED that the work plan be noted.

None.

Such other business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be received as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the minutes.

None.