Issue - meetings

COUNCIL RESOLVED

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That the Zero Carbon Heat Strategy be adopted and annual reports on progress be accepted within the reporting framework of the Climate Emergency Action Plan.

Consideration has been given to recommending the Council to approve and adopt the proposed Zero Carbon Heat Strategy, which works towards reducing carbon emissions from Council homes and buildings to zero by 2030, in line with the Council’s Climate Emergency declaration.

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the Council be recommended to approve and adopt the Zero Carbon Heat Strategy and accept annual reports on progress within the reporting framework of the Climate Emergency Action Plan.

(ii)

That the continued exploration and development of zero carbon heat actions and schemes, as set out in the appendices to the report be approved, which would then be brought forward for approval if proven viable.

(iii)

That the ambitions contained within the Zero Carbon Heat Strategy be publicised directly and through partners, including Northern Gas Networks, North East LEP, and Department for Investment and Trade, in relation to the North East of England High Potential Opportunity for Heat Networks.   

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To support the Thrive Agenda.

(B)

To support the Council’s Climate Emergency and targets to reduce Council carbon emissions to zero by 2030.

(C)

To reduce, or avoid increases in energy costs and fuel poverty for Gateshead residents.