Agenda item

To receive and consider the report of the Compliance & Environmental Officer.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Compliance & Environment Officer (C&EO).

Members welcomed the summary report that had been provided and the Compliance & Environment Officer to the new role.

A Member raised concern of the cost of making retrofit and upgrades however recognised that a solid plan would allow the Council to plan effectively to strive to reach its goals.

In response to a Member’s question regarding the promotion of schemes to benefit the community, the Deputy Town Clerk reminded the Committee of its remit and that as a Town Council the resources were limited however there was nothing stopping the Council promoting a wide scope of District, County and Government lead schemes to Witney residents and businesses as highlighted in Phase 3 & 4 of the roadmap provided by the C&EO.

The Chair raised the idea of hosting an event in the Council’s buildings to facilitate and bring together community and support organisations in order to help educate and promote schemes and grant schemes that may be available.

Lastly, Members considered the recommendation to establish a working party in order to help expediate discussions with Officers who would be drafting the Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. It was agreed that an offer be made to all Council Members to join the working party at the next meeting of the Full Council.

Members were unanimous in agreement with all the recommendations made in the report.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, Officers produce a detailed roadmap following the completion of a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan and,

3.      That, the idea of a Climate roadshow event be investigated by Officers and,

4.      That, a Climate Action Working Party be established, and its membership be agreed at the meeting of the Full Council on 23^rd June 2025 and,

5.      That, this Committee be provided with regular updates of the Working Party.