Decision details

Further to Minute No. 69 of the Council meeting held on 22 November 2012, the Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Built Environment, which indicated that in accordance with Rule 84 of the Council and Committee Procedure Rules, the following motion had been referred to the Cabinet for consideration of the financial implications in advance of any budgetary commitment and prior to any action being taken to implement the decision:

“This Council welcomes the appointment of consultants for a sustainable energy action plan for the Liverpool City Region.

The Council recognises that a sustainable energy action plan will be of immense importance for investment, businesses, jobs and the environment within Sefton.

This Council commits itself to implementing a sustainable energy action plan and notes that delaying the implementation of an action plan will cost jobs and money.”

Decision Made:

That further to the Council motion on 22 November 2012, it be noted that the Sustainable Energy Action Plan is a mechanism for Liverpool City Region and Sefton Council to co-ordinate its own, externally funded and partner activities to deliver low carbon economy goals, is effectively self funding and in itself has no direct additional financial demands on core Council resources above contributory work streams already in progress.

Reason for the Decision:

To provide clarification of the financial implications of the Council Motion in accordance with Rule 84 of the Council and Committee Procedure Rules (Motions on Expenditure).

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None.