Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 18, 2025

Purpose: To approve the Climate Change Strategy and accompanying Resource Plan

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet:       I.         note the feedback from the public consultation set out in Appendix 3.          II.         subject to Councils approval of the Climate Change Strategy 2025 – 2030, approve the Climate Change Strategy Phase 1 Delivery Plan.      III.         delegate authority to the Executive Director: Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member to make any minor amendments to the Strategy or Delivery Plan.   RECOMMENDED to Council the approval of the Climate Change Strategy 2025 – 2030    

Reasons for the decision: The Climate Change Strategy and Phase 1 Delivery Plan will deliver on a key priority for the Council.

Alternative options considered: As climate change is a key borough priority, a strategy and delivery plan are considered necessary. These can be amended if needed – for example if spending in the next financial year needs to be scaled up or down.   An alternative option is to do nothing, but the council is not minded to do that given our stated ambition is to reach net zero by 2030 or as near as possible.