A Net Zero Carbon Partnership Action Plan for the borough (live document) is developed and agreed by the Partnership Executive Group. The Action Plan identifies feasible interventions to be carried out by residents, council, and partners to tackle the climate emergency, reduce carbon emissions across the borough and will focus on a fair and just transition to net zero. The Action Plan was launched in November 2021 to coincide with the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and is presented to Cabinet to note progress and next steps.

The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To note that the council has signed up to the UK 100 Net Zero Pledge to become a Net Zero Borough by 2045 at the latest.

2.    To note that Net Zero Carbon Partnership Action Plan (live document) is agreed by the PEG and launched to coincide with the international climate event COP (Conference of Parties) 26.

3.    To note next steps for a partner’s initiative to establish a Climate Alliance and development of the Net Zero Carbon Borough Action Plan.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

(Director of Public Realm (D. Jones)

(Head of Energy, Sustainability and Private Sector Housing (A. Khan)

(Strategy and Policy Manager (Place) (A. Kamali)