Issue - meetings

To provide information on reduction in carbon emissions and on greenhouse gas emissions.

The Executive was informed of reductions in carbon and greenhouse gas emissions from council activities between 2008 and 2016, and recommended future reduction targets. It was noted that the new leisure centre would further improve efficiency and help to meet further reduced targets. It was moved by Councillor Morrell, seconded by Councillor Hall and

RESOLVED –

(i)            The achievement in reducing the council’s CO₂ emissions by 25.5% compared with 2008-09 exceeding the target of 20% reduction by March 2016 be noted;

(ii)           The new target of a 35% reduction in net Greenhouse Gas emissions from the 2009-10 baseline by March 2020 as part of the council’s commitment to reducing climate change be agreed.

Report on the reduction in carbon emissions arising from the Carbon Management Plan from 2008 to March 2016 and on greenhouse gas emissions from 2009 to March 2016. Members are asked to endorse the report to the Executive.

The Scrutiny Commission received a report which outlined progress on the reduction in carbon emissions as set out within the Carbon Management Plan. Members welcomed the report and congratulated officers for achieving more than the target set. It was noted that this also delivered significant financial savings which would be circulated to members, along with details of the contribution of the photovoltaic cells on Hinckley Hub, following the meeting.

A member enquired whether air quality in the borough was still measured and it was reported that it was and that a report on Air Quality Management could be brought to a future meeting.

                        RESOLVED –

(i)            the achievement of a 25.5% reduction of council CO₂ emissions be welcomed and the Executive be RECOMMENDED to agree the new target of 35%;

(ii)           A report on Air Quality Management across the Borough be brought to a future meeting.