Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 20, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   i)               The Carbon Reduction Plan (November 2024 – March 2030) which forms an appendix to this report; be approved.   ii)              That amendments and annual updates to the Plan be delegated to the Director of Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Nature Recovery;   iii)             Subject to Full Council agreeing the inclusion of a capital budget of £1.535m in the 2025/26 capital programme for the works identified in paragraph 6.1 of this report, to delegate the programming and phasing of the works to the Director of Resources in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.   REASON   i)               The Carbon Reduction Plan contains the actions for the Council to reach its net zero targets and showing leadership in tackling climate change;   ii)              Allows amendments to the Plan as required;   iii)             Ensures that budget is available to implement the actions in the Carbon Reduction Plan for 2025/26.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED AS IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT   The main alternative action was for the action plan to cover a shorter timeframe; three-years for example. However, a five-year time frame with an annual update gives a clearer indication of how the Council intends to reach the net zero target for its direct emissions by 2030.