Decision details

Purpose of report: The report will outline the draft Climate Change Framework, outline the draft Climate Change Action Plan, outline the timescales for implementation and outline the supporting communication strategy.

Members are asked to: To approve the draft consultation version of the York Climate Change Framework and Action Plan and supporting communication campaign.

RESOLVED: (i)         That the consultation drafts of the Climate Change Framework and Climate Change Action Plan be approved.

REASON:      To progress the development of the CCF and CCAP.

                        (ii)        That the risks to delivery of the CCF and CCAP, due to the ambition of the scale of the task and the city-wide, partnership working nature of the agenda, be noted.

REASON:      To highlight the ambition of the CCF and CCAP, whilst noting the finite capacity of co-ordinating and delivering them through the Council’s existing Sustainability Team.

                        (iii)       That the Council’s role in delivering the CCF and CCAP, and ensuring delivery through the various delivery mechanisms for which they are responsible, be acknowledged.

REASON:      To ensure that the City of York Council plays a lead role in delivery of the CCF and CCAP.