Issue - meetings

Climate Emergency in Gateshead

Meeting: 19/11/2019 - Cabinet (Item 86)

86 Gateshead Climate Change Emergency and Proposed Climate Change Strategy pdf icon PDF 358 KB

Report of Acting Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Consideration has been given to progress against the commitments made in the climate emergency motion.

 

RESOLVED -

(i)            That the commencement of a borough-wide audit of carbon emissions be approved.

 

 

(ii)          That the production of a Climate Change Emergency Strategy and Action Plan be approved.

 

 

(iii)         That the development of a programme of engagement be approved.

 

 

(iv)         That further update reports be received as this work progresses.

 

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

 

 

(A)           To ensure an independent view of the action required is provided quickly.

 

 

(B)           To ensure that a clear set of actions and broad objectives to drive change is agreed by the Council and its community.

 

 

(C)           To ensure engagement of our partners and community to ensure a Gateshead-wide approach to the issue.