Issue - meetings

This report outlines a proposed woodland delivery pathway for the creation of a new multi-functional amenity woodland for York.

Resolved:

                      i.         Noted the progress made to date;

                     ii.         Reviewed and approved the following:

a) Draft project initiation document (PID);

b) Draft project plan and key milestones;

c) Draft engagement framework and strategy;

d) Communications plan.

Reason:     To create a new woodland for York which will help the city reach net zero carbon by 2030.

The Executive Member considered the delivery platform and outlined that the project would be a great opportunity for York. They noted that this would allow for a multiuse new woodland with 50,000 new trees that would improve York’s air quality, create new jobs, and help York reach its aim of being carbon neutral by 2030. It was also outlined that the project would garner a lot of support from across the city and would draw in a lot of funding from government grants.   

Resolved:

                      i.         Noted the progress made to date;

                     ii.         Reviewed and approved the following:

a) Draft project initiation document (PID);

b) Draft project plan and key milestones;

c) Draft engagement framework and strategy;

d) Communications plan.

Reason:     To create a new woodland for York which will help the city reach net zero carbon by 2030.