Decision - Carbon Neutral 2030 Programme - Annual Report

Brighton and Hove Transport & Sustainability Committee Decided 3 Oct 2023 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Transport & Sustainability Committee

Report author

Kirsten Firth

Published

17 Oct 2023

Reference

7052

As published

the council's own words, unedited

1) That Committee notes the 2030 Carbon Neutral Programme as set out in the Annual Report at Appendix 1. 2) That Committee notes the Carbon Neutral Fund as set out in paragraphs 3.4–3.8. 3) That the Committee agrees the proposed developments to the Programme in 2023-24 as set out in paragraph 3.12.

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The report updates the committee on progress towards Brighton & Hove’s target of becoming a carbon neutral city by 2030, including achievements and Carbon Neutral Fund spending. It also sets out proposed programme developments for 2023-24, including decarbonisation planning, climate risk assessment and new partnerships.

Outcome

approved

Recommendation

That the Committee notes progress on the 2030 Carbon Neutral Programme and Carbon Neutral Fund, and agrees the proposed developments to the Programme in 2023-24.

Financial impact

£21.804m has been made available through capital borrowing for SCRIF, the Carbon Neutral Fund and Climate Action Fund investments; the Carbon Neutral Fund and related funds have funded over £20m of projects between 2019 and 2023.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Transport & Sustainability Committee

Date in document

3 Oct 2023

Stakeholders named

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Brighton & Hove City Councillocal residents and communitiesbusinesses and major institutionscommunity organisationsother local authoritiesLocal Government AssociationUK100Climate Emergency UKThe Living Coast BiosphereUNESCO

Next steps

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Continue monitoring Carbon Neutral Fund projects, with the next progress reports covering the six-month period to November 2023.
Develop decarbonisation pathways and report in Spring 2024.
Complete the Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment and report in Autumn 2023.
Explore options for raising investment and developing partnerships to deliver further local climate action projects.
Develop the evidence base for the City Plan Part One review and prepare the UNESCO submission for renewal of Biosphere status.

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