Councillor Abi Finch

Clean Air Zone Overview – Air Quality, Traffic, and Fleet Compliance

From: Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 06, 2025

... to authorize funding for upgrading non-compliant fleet vehicles and to approve public consultation on potentially increasing Clean Air Zone charges due to ongoing non-compliance with air quality standards.

Recommendations Approved

Quarterly Finance Report: P5/Q2

From: Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 06, 2025

...to note the contents of the Period 5 forecast report, which indicated a £1.2 million overspend against the revised net expenditure budget of £49.7 million for the Environment and Sustainability committee, alongside details of savings delivery, risks, opportunities, and capital expenditure.

Information Only

Weed Management Policy

From: Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.00 am - November 06, 2025

...to note the progress made in reducing pesticide use, approve the adoption of a new Weed Management Policy, and approve proposed actions for the Ecological Emergency Action Plan 2025-28 to further reduce pesticide use.

Recommendations Approved

Policy Committee Work Programme Setting - Outcome Report

From: Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 5.00 pm - September 25, 2025

Information Only

Depot Charging Scheme Grant

From: Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 5.00 pm - September 25, 2025

...to apply for a grant of up to £1 million from the Department for Transport's Depot Charging Scheme to fund electric vehicle infrastructure for the council's fleet.

Recommendations Approved