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Climate Change Committee - Tuesday, 19th March, 2024 10.00 am

March 19, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The council's climate change committee discussed various agenda items including the acceptance of previous meeting minutes, contingency planning for extreme heat, and commercial carbon offsets. The meeting also addressed the audit report on the carbon reduction plan and updated the forward work program.

  1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting: The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting without amendments. There were no significant arguments or opposition, indicating general agreement on the record of the last meeting's proceedings.

  2. Contingency Planning for Extreme Heat: The committee discussed plans with North Wales Council's Regional Emergency Planning Service. The focus was on preparing for potential extreme heat events and ensuring effective emergency responses. The discussion highlighted the need for robust planning and cooperation among emergency services. The decision underscores the council's commitment to enhancing local resilience against climate-related emergencies.

  3. Audit Wales Assurance Risk Assessment Report on Carbon Reduction Plan: The committee considered the outcomes of the Audit Wales report, which emphasized the need for significant capital investment to achieve the council's 2030 net zero carbon target. The discussion revealed concerns about the availability of necessary funds, with implications for the feasibility of meeting the set targets without adequate financial support.

  4. Commercial Carbon Offsets: The committee decided against purchasing carbon offsets while other carbon reduction and sequestration opportunities are viable. The decision was influenced by skepticism about the efficacy and integrity of offset schemes, which are often seen as inadequate or misleading solutions to genuine carbon reduction. This decision reflects a strategic choice to focus on direct emission reductions and local sequestration projects.

  5. Forward Work Program: The committee updated its forward work program, including a future session with the capital finance team to discuss funding options for climate-related projects. This addition aims to address earlier concerns about funding for the council's carbon neutrality goals.

The meeting was marked by a strong focus on practical steps towards climate resilience and carbon neutrality, with a notable emphasis on local action over potentially problematic global offset schemes.

Attendees

Profile image for Cllr Jason Shallcross
Cllr Jason Shallcross  Leader of the Independent Group •  Independent •  Saltney Ferry
Profile image for Cllr Linda Thomas
Cllr Linda Thomas  Cabinet Member for Corporate Services •  Labour •  Hawarden: Ewloe
Profile image for Cllr Dave Hughes
Cllr Dave Hughes  Leader of the Council / Leader of the Labour Group •  Labour •  Llanfynydd
Profile image for Cllr Carolyn Preece
Cllr Carolyn Preece  Flintshire People's Voice •  Buckley: Bistre West
Profile image for Cllr Mared Eastwood
Cllr Mared Eastwood  Cabinet Member for Education, Welsh Language, Culture and Leisure •  Eagle •  Argoed and New Brighton
Profile image for Cllr Dan Rose
Cllr Dan Rose  Flintshire People's Voice •  Buckley: Bistre West
Profile image for Cllr Hilary McGuill
Cllr Hilary McGuill  Liberal Democrats •  Argoed and New Brighton
Profile image for Cllr Gillian Brockley
Cllr Gillian Brockley  Flintshire People's Voice •  Hawarden: Aston
Profile image for Cllr Allan Marshall
Cllr Allan Marshall  Independent •  Treuddyn
Profile image for Cllr Alasdair Ibbotson
Cllr Alasdair Ibbotson  Flintshire People's Voice •  Penyffordd
Profile image for Cllr Sam Swash
Cllr Sam Swash  Leader of the Flintshire People's Voice Group / Chair of Social and Health Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee •  Flintshire People's Voice •  Hawarden: Mancot
Profile image for Cllr Ian Hodge
Cllr Ian Hodge  Vice-Chair of the Constitution & Democratic Services Committee •  Eagle •  Holywell East
Profile image for Cllr Roz Mansell
Cllr Roz Mansell  True Independents •  Connah's Quay: Wepre
Profile image for Cllr Chrissy Gee
Cllr Chrissy Gee  Independent •  Broughton South
Profile image for Cllr Steve Copple
Cllr Steve Copple  Deputy Leader of the Independent Group / Vice-Chair of Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  Independent •  Caerwys

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