Decision details
Update on the council's response to the Climate Emergency
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To provide an annual update to cabinet and
full council on the council's response to the climate emergency. A
requirement of the resolution Feb 2019 to report, and amended to
annual reporting in Oct 2023.
Decision:
Resolved
That Cabinet notes the actions taken in response to the climate emergency following the last update in October 2023, including the council’s annual Greenhouse Gas Report, the KPI scorecard, and the direction of travel for 2025.
Reason for Proposals
To provide Cabinet with an update on the progress made over the past year in response to the climate emergency and progress towards carbon neutrality. To highlight further activities that are being progressed and to outline the areas of focus going forward which will be set out in more detail in the new Climate Delivery Plan due for completion by the end of 2024.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Internal consultation only
Contact: Victoria Burvill, Climate Manager Email: victoria.burvill@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01225 713362.
Report author: Cabinet Report Management Group
Publication date: 17/09/2024
Date of decision: 17/09/2024
Decided at meeting: 17/09/2024 - Cabinet
Effective from: 25/09/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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