Decision

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:

(1)   Noted the contents of Appendix C Sustainability Strategy Consultation Response.

(2)   Adopted the following documents, taking into consideration the new actions proposed under each theme.

·       Appendix A Sustainability Strategy 2025-2030

·       Appendix B Sustainability Strategy Actions Table

REASON FOR DECISIONS: In 2019 the Council passed a motion to declare a Climate Emergency, pledging to do everything within its power to become carbon neutral by 2030. In July 2023, the Council also declared an Ecological Emergency recognising that the crisis facing nature requires urgent action and is interlinked with the climate crisis. The replacement of the Climate Change Strategy 2022-2027 and transition to the Sustainability Strategy will reflect the Sustainability priority in the Council Plan 2024-28. As such it includes new actions under this broader scope. It also reflects the latest legislation and best practice.