Decision details

The 2030 Strategy Manager introduced the report explaining that it considered whether the Council was using its powers as an exemplar, enabler and encourager to deliver on its 2030 plan. She advised Stroud District Council (SDC) had halved it’s emissions compared to 2015 and continued to support decarbonisation projects such as at the Leisure Centre and Museum in the Park. She concluded that paragraph 2.2 of the report outlined the key achievements of SDC.

The following answers were provided to Members questions:

• We were carbon neutral in our direct main operations, such as at Ebley Mill however further scope emissions were being worked on to reduce emissions at our Leisure Centres and Social Housing.
• Berkeley Green had already received funding to deliver courses in Autumn this year on retrofit skills.

Proposed by Councillor Layfield, seconded by Councillor Hynd.

Councillor James gave thanks to the work being undertaken however advised that the language was difficult to understand and would benefit from an additional document for accessibility.

Councillor Brown advised Bisley Composting Scheme would have liked to have been accredited for the image use and that general composting schemes should be promoted more.

Councillor Watson suggested a comparison against SDC’s anticipated and aspirational progress on the next report.

Councillor Hynd explained that the report was pleasing to read and it was important to reflect on how far SDC had come compared to other authorities.

Councillor Sutton commented that SDC used to provide a scheme for residents to apply for a reduced price on composting bins.

Councillor Layfield advised there was work that could be done with Parish/Town Councils on composting and that it was refreshing to see the work being undertaken across the organisation.

On being put to the vote, the Motion was carried unanimously.