Agenda item

Report of the City Surveyor

The Board received a report of the City Surveyor providing an update on work being done as part of the Climate Action Strategy in respect of energy efficiency and net zero carbon. Members reiterated their support for the programme and their desire to be ambitious for BHE, with wider targets providing a ‘long stop’ rather than a set target.

In response to a question from a Member regarding recruitment in specialist areas, the City Surveyor advised that there was expertise and understanding within the property and energy teams. A combination of in-house expertise and outsourcing was in use, with the City Surveyor seeking to build a ‘centre of excellence’ within the department, whilst planning to bring in additional resources where they were needed.

RESOLVED – That the BHE Board, as relevant to their terms of reference:

i)              Note the progress update; and

ii)             Note the continuation of the CAS NZ4 plan for resourcing the Sustainable Property Specialist in order to ensure the continued success of this programme.