Issue - meetings

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS, SUBJECT TO AN ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATION AS FOLLOWS:

·         It be noted that, where appropriate, schemes will be subject to public consultation, with the outcome of that consultation being conscientiously taken into account when deciding whether to proceed with the scheme.

Reasons for decision – as specified in the report

Other options considered – none

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

Councillor Champion proposed an additional recommendation to clarify that, where appropriate, schemes will be subject to public consultation, with the outcome of that consultation being conscientiously taken into account when deciding whether to proceed with the scheme.

RESOLVED:

      i.        That the results of the consultation on the draft Net Zero Carbon Strategy, as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report, be noted.

     ii.        That it be noted that additional capital investment and revenue funding will be required to deliver the net zero carbon strategy and that the detailed financial implications with be included into the council’s budget approval process.

    iii.        That the governance arrangements for the delivery the Net Zero Carbon Programme be approved, including the creation of a ‘Net Zero Carbon Executive Board’ incorporating the Affordable Energy Board, as set out in Appendix 2 to the report.

   iv.        That it be noted that officers will develop detailed proposals for borough partner and ‘anchor institution’ engagement as part of the Fairer Together Partnership including the connection with the Islington Sustainable Energy Partnership (ISEP).

     v.        That it be noted that the Environment & Regeneration Scrutiny Committee will have a role in the governance of the Net Zero Carbon Strategy.

   vi.        That officers taking an active role in supporting pan-London work as part of London Councils’ Climate Change Programme be approved.

  vii.        That it be noted that further work is underway to develop the scope and detail in relation to resident engagement, including a net zero carbon themed Citizen’s Assembly.

 viii.        That the adoption of the Net Zero Carbon Strategy and Action Plan, at Appendix 3 to the report, be agreed.

   ix.        That it be noted that, where appropriate, schemes will be subject to public consultation, with the outcome of that consultation being conscientiously taken into account when deciding whether to proceed with the scheme.

Reasons for decision – to agree a strategy with the ambition of becoming a net zero carbon emission borough by 2030.

Other options considered – none

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none