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: -
- 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.
- 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
- 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.