Decision details

Proposal to re-visit the Council's net zero target in line with the aspiration set out in the Community Plan

Decision Maker: Leader - Portfolio Holder Strategy, Performance & Finance, Portfolio Holder - Climate Change, Portfolio Holder - Housing

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report illustrates the cost and actions required to properly scope the feasibility of accelerating the decarbonisation target, our pledge to become Net Zero by 2035 and expanding it to include social housing. The recommendations listed below are provided to enable the successful application of the review.

Decision:

AGREED

 

1.                  The creation of a Working Party made up of Members and Officers, listed in section 3.1 be endorsed by Portfolio Holders.

2.                  That the timeline at section 4.0 is noted

 

Reasons for the decision:

To ensure that the work undertaken and delivered by The Carbon Trust is properly scrutinised, in line with the specific requirements of NSDC and the Community Action Plan.

Alternative options considered:

The alternative is to not engage with the Carbon Trust and continue with our own gradual decarbonisation plan as it stands. This would be without the skills, expertise, benchmarking and granular detail The Carbon Trust can provide.

Publication date: 06/06/2024

Date of decision: 06/06/2024

Effective from: 13/06/2024

Accompanying Documents: