Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services providing a progress update surrounding delivery of the programme of climate change initiatives relating to the operational activities of the County Council.

Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services providing a progress update surrounding delivery of the programme of climate change initiatives relating to the operational activities of the County Council.

The background and positive progress of the climate change pilot initiatives were detailed with reference to the report. A number of examples were highlighted included a project at the Hamble Country Park, the use of vegetable oil for the vehicle fleet and funding to facilitate others to deliver projects. Work in schools to engage with children and to promote plant based menus was also highlighted.

Members welcomed the update and acknowledged that these were small scale pilots but nonetheless represented a positive and dynamic approach that could assist with identifying where bigger wins might be available. In this context it was agreed that future updates would include an indication of carbon savings.

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.