Climate Emergency Response and Environment Policy
October 8, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet decided to recommend the Environment Policy 2026-2028 to Full Council for approval on 8 October 2026. The Cabinet also noted the actions and progress since October 2025, including the Climate Update Report 2026 and the annual Greenhouse Gas Report. The council is continuing to reduce its own emissions, support residents and communities to reduce theirs, and increase resilience to climate impacts.
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Purpose
Provides the annual update to Cabinet and Full Council on the council’s response to the climate emergency, in line with reporting requirements agreed in 2019 and updated in 2023.
Seeks approval of the updated Environmental Policy within the Policy Framework.
Decision
Resolved:
That Cabinet:
- 1. Notes the actions and progress since October 2025, including the Climate Update Report 2026 and the annual Greenhouse Gas Report.
- 2. Recommends Full Council approves the updated Environment Policy 2026-2028 and adds it to the Policy Framework.
Reasons for Decision:
To provide the annual update on the council’s response to the climate emergency, in line with reporting requirements agreed in 2019 and updated in 2023.
To ensure the council’s Environment Policy is up to date.
This is a key decision as the Environment Policy is part of the council’s Policy Framework.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Thursday 8 October 2026 10.00 am on October 8, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Effective from | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Expected date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Originally due | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Lynn Trigwell |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |