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Net zero update and action required

 

 

Meeting: 10/07/2025 - Cabinet (Item 109)

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Purpose

To recommend the creation of a Corporate Climate Change Board and note the actions to address the emissions performance gap.

 

Recommendation(s)

That Cabinet resolves to:

  1. NOTE the position as set out in the report (Annex A) and the actions to close the emissions performance gap
  2. AGREE the creation of a Corporate Climate Change Board to provide accountability for an emission reduction programme

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Decision:

The purpose of the report was to recommend the creation of a Corporate Climate Change Board and note the actions to address the emissions performance gap.

 

Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council, introduced the item.

 

The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor Tristan Wilkinson.

 

RESOLVED that Cabinet

  1. Noted the position as set out in the report (Annex A) and the actions required to close the emissions performance gap.
  2. Agreed to the creation of a Corporate Climate Change Board to provide accountability for an emissions reduction programme.

 

Voting Record:

6 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain.

Minutes:

The purpose of the report was to recommend the creation of a Corporate Climate Change Board and note the actions to address the emissions performance gap.

 

The Leader introduced the item, noting that both Councillor Mike McKeown, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Digital, and Olivia McGregor, Climate Change & Carbon Reduction Lead, were unable to attend as originally planned. The Leader highlighted significant progress made on climate action, including a national rise of over 90 places in the latest scorecard, moving Cotswold District Council into the top six among all district councils. The improvements were particularly notable in areas such as food waste, transport, and biodiversity.

 

The Leader emphasised the importance of continued efforts to meet the 2030 CO? reduction targets, particularly in addressing emissions from the waste fleet and council buildings. Programmes such as Cotswold Home Solar and EV charger deployment were acknowledged for their wider community benefits.

 

Cabinet commended the significant progress made on climate action, highlighting the rapid improvement in the Council's national scorecard ranking. Councillors praised Councillor Mike McKeown for his leadership and commitment, noting the creation of the Corporate Climate Board as a positive step forward. It was acknowledged that while progress had been impressive, continued focus and effort were essential, particularly in addressing emissions from the waste fleet and council buildings.

 

Councillors recognised the importance of maintaining momentum, avoiding complacency, and striving for further improvements. The impact of climate change was emphasised through recent extreme weather events, reinforcing the urgency of local action. The dedication of officers, particularly Olivia McGregor, was acknowledged, and the value of collaborative work across Cabinet and departments was highlighted. The proposed Climate Board was welcomed as a focused and capable group to embed climate action across all workstreams.

Cabinet was asked to approve the creation of a Corporate Climate Board to support accountability and drive continued progress.

 

The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Evemy and seconded by Councillor Wilkinson

 

The recommendations were put to the vote and agreed by Cabinet.

 

Voting record

6 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.

 

 

 

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