Decision details

The Cabinet Member considered the joint report of the Planning and Economic Development Director, the Neighbourhoods and Investment Programmes Director and the Environmental and Technical Services Director that updated on progress made since November 2009 in developing a policy for tackling climate change and the development of a Low Carbon Economy (LCE); and indicating that a decision on this matter was required to reinforce the momentum for a co-ordinated approach to the Low Carbon and Climate Change agendas.

The report detailed the results of a serious and sustained work programme to adapt the people and places of Sefton to unavoidable climate change; and to maximise investment and employment opportunities as fossil fuels were progressively replaced by renewable energy and a sustainable way of life.

The report concluded that it was fully expected that the new LCE would reflect and enhance the distinctive geography of Sefton, with strong co-operation and mutual learning between local businesses, schools, social landlords, civic and community centres and visitor destinations as they build low carbon communities for the future.

This was a Key Decision and was included in the Council’s Forward Plan of Key Decisions.

RESOLVED: 

That the Developing the Low Carbon Economy report be noted.