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a)     To work to achieve energy efficiencies and net zero carbon emissions in the Council’s operations and facilities by 2028, in line with the Council's Climate Emergency resolution made in June 2019;

b)     To manage the Council’s Environmental Spaces, including Amenity Areas, Witney Lake and Country Park, Tiny Forest and Community Orchards (except recreation grounds);

c)     To oversee the management of the Council’s tree stock across the town;

d)     To engage with Central Government, West Oxfordshire District Council, Oxfordshire County Council, local Oxfordshire organisations, relevant stake holders and other organisations to initiate local action on climate change (towards achieving net zero carbon emissions) air & water pollution, and other environmental issues within the town;

e)     To encourage biodiversity and healthy recreation in the environmental spaces;

f)      To explore and promote the expansion of community energy to keep the benefits of our local energy generation in our local economy;

g)     To identify ways for event’s organisers to reduce the carbon footprint of events held on council ground. Any financial or policy change implications should be recommended to the Council;

h)     To oversee the maintenance of the Council’s infrastructure concerning planting displays (including hanging baskets);

i)       The Membership of the Committee shall consist of 6 Members plus the Town Mayor and the Leader of the Council ex officio with voting rights;

j)       The quorum of the committee shall be 4 members.