Issue - meetings

To consider the leadership role of the Council and to endorse the development of short, medium and long term objectives.

Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Director Places on the role of the Council in leading the climate change/environmental sustainability agenda and endorsement was sought for the development of short, medium and long term objectives.  At the meeting the Strategic Director (Places) reported that the draft plan, circulated as Appendix 1 to the report, incorrectly referred to a Climate Change Committee and he confirmed that it was intended to continue with the existing Steering Group approach. 

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report: -

1. That Cabinet endorses the commitment to the climate change agenda and commits to the engagement of senior Members and Officers to deliver against the key activities outlined in the report.

2. That a comprehensive climate change and sustainable development strategy be developed for Cheshire East, one of the first components of which will be the production of an interim Carbon Management Plan

3. That the potential financial impact of the Carbon Reduction Commitment from 1 April 2010, and the need for a project plan to mitigate the risks and to make appropriate provision within the Medium Term Financial Strategy to address this risk, be noted.