Decision details

To update cabinet on the outcome of the Kirklees Climate Change Action Plan and request approval, in principle, to publish the plan and progress through the next stage of action planning.

For Cabinet to delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Environment & Climate Change in consultation with Culture & Greener Kirklees portfolio holder, to progress with the next stages of action planning.

1)    That the Climate Change Action Plan, as set out at Appendix A, be endorsed and submitted to the meeting of Council on 7 December 2022 with a recommendation of approval.

2)    That, pursuant to (1) above, authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Environment and Climate Change) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture and Greener Kirklees to (i) progress the steps as set out in the Action Plan, specifically those as set out at para. 8.2 of the report (ii) make any minor alterations to the Action Plan and the next stages of action planning (iii) procure external support in the delivery of the next stages of action planning where required and (iv) apply for and accept external funding in accordance with Financial Procedure Rules for the delivery of actions within the Climate Change Action Plan.