a) That the
reallocation of £2m from the earmarked reserve for carbon reduction work to
flooding mitigation initiatives and to adapting services towards mitigating the
impacts of severe weather events be approved;
b) That support
be given to a change of focus in the activities delivered under the Net Zero
Action Plan from carbon reduction to:
i.
Climate adaptation and responding to severe weather
events
ii.
Projects that deliver financial savings
iii.
Projects that deliver additional social, economic
or environmental benefits, in support of the Council’s Strategic outcomes.
(KEY DECISION)
REASON FOR DECISION
The Leader of the Council has requested the opportunity to reconsider the allocation of the earmarked reserve and change in focus of activity under the Net Zero Action Plan.