Agenda item

Report of the Director of Innovation & Growth.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Innovation & Growth presenting progress to-date in respect of the actions approved under the Climate Action Strategy in October 2020.

Particular reference was made to paragraph 2(f) and the role of Heart of the City. Given the importance of the Climate Action Strategy, it was advised that Heart of the City had recently agreed to the City Corporation having an additional representative on their Board, to help strengthen oversight and governance arrangements. Members supported the appointment of Sheriff Hayward, as Deputy Chair of Policy & Resources, in this capacity.

RESOLVED: That Members:-

1.         Note that Officers are mobilising for implementation on the actions named under the Climate Action Strategy.

2.         Note that a full mobilisation report will be submitted to Policy & Resources in March 2021.

3.         Approve the drawdown of £200,000 from the Policy Contingency Fund (current balance of PCF is £407k) to support the financing of critical enabling actions in 20/21.