Issue - meetings

Report of the Scientific Officer, Public Protection.

The Portfolio Holder for Public Protection introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, seeking approval to establish a budget to spend grant money awarded for the ECO stars fleet recognition scheme.

Members commented that they felt that more could be done to co-operate with other agencies, particularly it the County Council, to tackle the poor air quality in some parts of the Borough. It was agreed to ask officers to look at setting up a carbon reduction plan focusing on issues such as improved cycling, bus routes and eco-friendly new development.

RESOLVED to:

1)    Agree to Air Quality Grant Funding being used to continue with the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme and to the expansion of the scheme to cover taxi and private hire vehicles as detailed in the report;

2)    Approve the establishment of the budget for the ECO Stars project of £55,000; and

3)    Ask officers to explore the adoption of a Carbon Reduction Plan, including walking, cycling and use of public transport, working with relevant partners including the County Council.