Decision Session - Executive Member for Environment and Climate Change
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Decision Session - Executive Member for Environment held on Wednesday, 5 May 2021. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
Members are reminded that, should they wish to call in a decision, notice must be given to Democratic Services no later than 4pm on the second working day after this meeting.
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4. York Tree Canopy Target |
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Resolved:
(i) That a 13% target for tree canopy cover in York by 2050 be approved.
Reason: Increasing the tree canopy cover to 13% from the current level of 10.76% will produce carbon sequestration, biodiversity and health benefits. A target of 13% is achievable when balanced against the capacity for tree planting within the unique landscape and setting of York.
(ii) That it is acknowledged that this target will form part of a wider ambition for the White Rose Forest across the region.
Reason: The regional ambition will be published in a report by WRF on 1 August 2021.
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5. York 5 Year Flood Plan Update |
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Resolved:
(i) That the contents of the updated report and the evidence presented by the Environment Agency in the session be noted.
Reason: To enable the Executive Member to receive the York 5 Year Flood Plan Update and to have the opportunity to provide feedback on all content. |
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