Issue - meetings

RESOLVED: That the Information note entitled Work Programme and Action Tracker for 2022 was updated.

REASON FOR DECISION: To ensure the Cabinet Panel on the Environment is able to plan its workload and monitor actions.

Audio Recording: 5:10

The Policy and Community Engagement Manager and Policy Officer presented the Information note entitled Work Programme and Action Tracker for 2021/22 and drew attention to the following:

·         Contributions made to the Hertfordshire Climate Change and Sustainability Partnership. Work is now being assigned to officers;

·         An action in the Biodiversity Action Plan was around a creation of a biodiversity baseline;

·         Have completed a delegated decision for a county-wide ‘Solar Bulk Buy Scheme’. This is waiting for approval at HCCSP, and is due to be considered shortly;

·         Continuing to attend meetings as part of the Behaviour Change subgroup at HCCSP;

·         Hertfordshire Energy Advice Tool – Energy saving app for residents which can be downloaded in the App Store;

·         Attended a session on engaging the public on climate change as part of the HCCSP;

·         Having identified adaptation as a key priority, the HCCSP set up an adaptations subgroup;

·         North Herts Policy Team has been working with the Communications Team to produce a climate change communication plan for the year.

·         Involved in reviewing the upcoming Greenspace Management Strategy to make sure it aligns with NHC policies.

·         10,000 free trees being provided to residents have all been given away.

·         Set up an environmental inbox to allow the public and organisations to provide suggestions for the Panel’s consideration.

RESOLVED: That the Information note entitled Work Programme and Action Tracker for 2022 was updated.

REASON FOR DECISION: To ensure the Cabinet Panel on the Environment is able to plan its workload and monitor actions.