Decision details

To consider an action plan for carbon reduction and climate adaptation for referral to Council.

Members considered the Carbon Reduction and Climate Adaptation report and action plan presented by Councillor Tierney.

Proposed by Councillor Tierney, seconded by Councillor Hoy and Cabinet AGREED that:

·         it be recommended to Council that the adoption of the Carbon Reduction and Climate Adaptation report and related action plan be approved;

·         Appendix A of Part 3, Table 4 of the Constitution is amended so as to also include reference to the Environment Act 2021 and so as to enable officers to fulfil Fenland District Council’s obligations under that Act in accordance with their ordinary delegations; and

·         authority be delegated to portfolio holders to take forward the actions in the plan in line with their portfolio holder responsibilities.