Issue - decisions
Cotswold Renewable Energy Study
09/05/2025 - Cotswold District Council Renewable Energy Study January 2025
The purpose of the report was to present the Cotswold District Renewable Energy Study and to provide evidence-based advice to inform decisions on renewable energy deployment and achieving net zero, while also supporting the Local Plan Update. Cabinet endorsement was sought to use the study as an evidence base for Council policies going forward.
The report was introduced by the Principal Planning Policy Officer in the absence of Councillor Mike McKeown, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Sustainability.
The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Joe Harris and seconded by Councillor Tristan Wilkinson
Cabinet RESOLVED to endorse the Renewable Energy Study for use as:
- part of the evidence base for the review of the Local Plan;
- part of the evidence base for future Council policies and procedures in regard to responding to the Climate and Ecological Emergencies.
Voting record:
6 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain.