Agenda item

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

The Committee received and considered the report of the Compliance & Environment Officer relating to the first draft of the Climate Change strategy and action plan.

Members again received a comprehensive document that they were encouraged to review fully so that they may feedback at the meeting of the Climate Working Action party to be held on 25 September 2025. They heard that it tied in with the larger overall Council Strategic Plan. Officers would be working collaboratively to ensure there would be a clear understanding across the Council in order that progress was smooth and effective.

The C&EO updated the Committee on the progress of the Carbon Audit of the Councils buildings; there had been a delay due to the reports being produced with the assistance of university students which given the time of year had been on their summer recess.

The initial focus would be on Burwell Hall as this was owned by the Council outright and did not have any listed status therefore any actions could be actioned without undue delay. Any recommendations would be communicated to the Halls, Cemeteries & Allotments Committee for their budget approval.

Members also heard of the introduction of Key Performance Indicators to the Action Plan in order that the Committee along with the Climate Action Working Party could have input in setting expected delivery targets on each of the aims.

The Committee congratulated and thanked the C&EO on the process made in the short time that she had been in post and warmly welcomed seeing how the plans progressed.

Recommended:

1.      That, the report and verbal update be noted and,

2.      That, that the first draft of the Action plan be noted and,

3.      That, Members provide feedback on the plan and KPI’s to the meeting of the CAWP on 25 September.