A Broadland Resident asked a question to Broadland District Council at the Main Council meeting on 13 October 2022
The link to the papers is here:
https://www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk/downloads/file/5228/december-15-2022-papers-council
Text of the Question
ADEPT (a coalition of local government, environmental, and research organisations) has produced a “Blueprint for Accelerating Climate Action and a Green Recovery at the Local Level” that makes five priority recommendations including: climate-resilient renewable energy and electric vehicle charging; support of reskilling, retraining and research to accelerate the move to a net-zero economy; upgrade of homes to ensure they are fit for the future; making it easy for people to walk, cycle, and work remotely; and accelerating tree planting, green spaces and other green infrastructure. Will Broadland District Council join with many other Councils and sign up to show support for this initiative and if not why?
In response, the Portfolio Holder for Environmental Excellence stated
ADEPT, was the association of directors of environment, economy, planning and transport. They represented directors of county, unitary and combined authorities, along with directors of local enterprise partnerships, sub-national transport boards and corporate partners drawn from key service sectors throughout England. Broadland Council was not a part of this group.
ADEPT had identified five priorities of the "Blueprint for Accelerating Climate Action and a Green Recovery at the Local Level". These already aligned closely with the Council’s Environmental Strategy and would be reflected in the forthcoming Environmental Delivery Plan. The document also set out a number of actions that upper tier authorities and central government could take to accelerate the ability of local authorities to influence the transition to a Net Zero economy. Those priority recommendations falling within the remit of the Broadland District Council were already being actioned. The draft Environmental Strategy was available on the Council’s website and would be considered at the forthcoming meeting of the Environmental Excellence Panel. The Council would continue to get on with delivering environmental targets and not just talking about it.
