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, 12 January 2022. 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.If you have any queries about any matters referred to in this decision sheet please contact the Democracy Officer, JosephKennally.
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4. Weed Treatment – Options |
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Resolved: i. That the Chief Operating Officer be recommended to approve the continued use of glyphosate based treatments as the principle method of weed control.
Reason: To ensure the most effective weed control
ii. That the Chief Operating Officer be recommended to approve a two year contract, with an option to extend for two years, with that decision being brought back to a future decision session.
Reason: To enable the future treatment option to be reviewed having considered changes in product availability and any trials, whilst allowing the council to obtain value for money
iii. That the Chief Operating Officer be recommended to request a report for a future decision session, detailing discussions with a range of external organisations to obtain extra information on the feasibility of additional weed control trials.
Reason: To gather information on a new method which will inform future decision making.
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5. York 5 Year Flood Plan Update |
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Resolved: i. That the Chief Operating Officer be recommended to note the updated report and the evidence presented by the Environment Agency in the session, with feedback provided by the Executive Member.
Reason: To support the delivery of flood resilience interventions in York and across the wider River Ouse catchment. |
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