Agenda, decisions and minutes

At this point in the meeting, the Executive Member is asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary interest, or other registerable interest, they might have in respect of business on this agenda, if they have not already done so in advance on the Register of Interests. The disclosure must include the nature of the interest.

An interest must also be disclosed in the meeting when it becomes apparent to the member during the meeting.

[Please see attached sheet for further guidance for Members].

The Executive Members were asked to declare, at this point in the meeting, any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests or any prejudicial or disclosable pecuniary interest they might have in respect of the business on the agenda.

None were declared.

To approve and sign the minutes of the Decision Session held on 5 July 2023.

Resolved:  That the minutes of the Decision Session held on 05 July 2023 be approved as a correct record.

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Webcasting of Public Meetings

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It was reported that there had been no registrations to speak at the session under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme.

This report presents the proposal for City of York Council to become a signatory to the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission’s Climate Pledge; and for the Executive Member to confirm they are happy with the proposal.

Resolved:

     i.        That the City of York Council becoming a signatory to the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission’s Climate Action Pledge be approved.

Reason: Demonstrate leadership in tackling the climate and nature emergency and reaffirm the council’s commitment for York to be carbon neutral.

The Head of Carbon Reduction presented a report which outlined the proposal for City of York Council to become a signatory to the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission’s Climate Pledge. 

It was 

Resolved:

     i.        That the City of York Council becoming a signatory to the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission’s Climate Action Pledge be approved.

Reason: Demonstrate leadership in tackling the climate and nature emergency and reaffirm the council’s commitment for York to be carbon neutral.