Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Communities

Presented by the Community and Climate Change Portfolio Holder

The Community and Climate Change Portfolio Holder presented the report.

Comments from Corporate Scrutiny Committee on the Environmental Policy report were considered and acknowledged in turn.

In response to C1, a member commented that the Council approach was  good practise and maintains a ‘top level’ that is in line with other industries and UKPLC.

In response to C2, the Chief Executive commented that Unipart, known to be exemplary in environmental sustainability, having achieved ISO 14001, offered their expertise during a site visit. Advice and insight from them was followed in the report.

It was moved by Councillor M Wyatt, seconded by Councillor R Blunt and

RESOLVED THAT:

1) The comments and recommendation made by the Corporate Scrutiny Committee at its meeting on 4 December 2025 were considered.

2) The draft Environmental Policy was approved.

3) Authority was delegated to the Strategic Director of Housing and Communities to make any minor amendments to the policy.

Reason for decision: To approve the draft Environmental Policy, as required under the constitution.