Agenda item

a)        The public minutes and summary of the meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee held on 11 June 2020 were approved.

Matters arising

Climate Action Strategy: In respect of the governance process for the Climate Action Strategy, which had been approved at the previous meeting, the Chair suggested that Deputy Keith Bottomley might be asked on behalf of the Committee to take on a Sherpa-style role in assisting officers with the Strategy’s development, working with Alderman Alison Gowman on the Green Finance and COP26 aspects in particular. This would provide for greater Member scrutiny and involvement over the summer period. Members supported this suggestion and noted that a further report on the Strategy would be forthcoming in in September 2020.

Public Works Loan Board: Noting the resolution from the Property Investment Board received at the last meeting, which had highlighted concerns about the end of Public Works Loans for investment properties, it was noted that suitable representations would be made through the consultation process.