Agenda item

Report of the Town Clerk

Members considered a report of the Town Clerk outlining a proposed Climate Action Strategy for CoL.

Officers advised that the main objectives of the Strategy were

• to support the achievement of net zero emissions,
• to build resilience 
• to champion sustainable growth.

Members commended Officers producing a strategy which was impactful, deliverable and affordable.

In response to comments and questions from Members, Officers stated that a Team of Officers had produced the strategy and all the aspirations were achievable without impacting on services and projects and there would be no retrospective application of the policy.  There had been extensive engagement with a range of stakeholders and further engagement would commence after the Strategy was presented to the Court of Common Council on 8^th October 2020.

Officers were seeking feedback from Members prior to the Strategy being considered by Policy & Resources Committee on 24^th October and key considerations for the Procurement Sub Committee were set out on page 52 of the agenda pack.  Responsible Procurement practices had been in place for five years and this would be ramped up through new thresholds and stretch targets cascaded through Category Boards.

Members reiterated their thanks to Officers for producing a comprehensive strategy which would integrate seamless with procurement processes without compromising resources.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.