The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director for Place presenting Southend on Sea Borough Council’s Low Carbon Energy and Sustainability Strategy 2015-2020, Annual Update Report.

Resolved:

 That the Low Carbon Energy and Sustainability Annual Update Report, be approved.

Reason for Decision

The Strategy continues to provide an excellent opportunity for the Council to make a real contribution in delivering local objectives around health and well-being, housing, fuel poverty, air quality, transport, education, economic development and community cohesion.

Successful implementation of the new strategy will provide the Council with the opportunity to establish new funding streams (including EU funding bids), efficiency savings and revenue sources (including money generated through renewable energy installations).

Other Options

None

This is an Executive Function

Called-in to Place Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor – Holland