Climate Emergency and Sustainability Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel

Recent meetings

21–25 of 25 meetings

12 Sep 2024

Climate Emergency and Sustainability Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 12th September, 2024 10.00 am

20 attendees · 11 documents · 1 media file

11 Jul 2024

Climate Emergency and Sustainability Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 11th July, 2024 10.00 am

The Climate Emergency and Sustainability Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to discuss strategies for creating sustainable communities, with a particular focus on transport and active travel. The panel was also set to consider the council's...

02 May 2024

Climate Emergency and Sustainability Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 2nd May, 2024 10.00 am

The council meeting focused on addressing local issues such as climate emergency, school streets, and local food-growing security. The panel discussed various community concerns, reviewed existing policies, and proposed new strategies to enhance community w...

21 Mar 2024

Climate Emergency and Sustainability Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 21st March, 2024 10.00 am

The council meeting focused on discussing the implementation of car parking charges across Baines, the local plan options up to 2042, and the emergency evacuation procedure. The meeting also addressed public statements and councillor inquiries.

19 Feb 2024

Climate Emergency and Sustainability Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 19th February, 2024 10.00 am

The council meeting focused on a contentious decision regarding the implementation of a modal filter in Southlands as part of the Livable Neighbourhoods program. The primary agenda was to discuss a call-in concerning this decision, with arguments presented ...

About

The Climate Emergency and Sustainability Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel scrutinises the council's performance and assists in developing policies related to climate change, the environment, and sustainability. It reviews performance data, evaluates the impact of council decisions, and can call in cabinet decisions before they are implemented. The panel's remit covers areas such as tackling the climate emergency, natural environment, planning policy, building control, housing, transport, highways, waste management, and flood risk. Its work helps ensure the council meets its targets and adheres to agreed policies.