To consider a report of the Leader of the Council seeking approval to sign up to the Covenant of Mayors and its commitment to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction objective through increased energy efficiency and development of renewable energy sources.
The Covenant of Mayors is a voluntary initiative involving local authorities from across Europe to formally commit to reduce their CO2 emissions beyond EU 20% targets. The initiative has now been signed by over 4000 cities throughout Europe. This report represents an outline of the commitments within the Covenant against Southampton’s current and planned activity.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 16 Oct 2012 by Cabinet
Lead member: Leader
Lead director: Interim Director, Environment and Economy
Department: Leader's Portfolio
Contact: Paul Nichols, Head of Planning Transport and Sustainability E.mail: paul.nichols@southampton.gov.uk; Tel: 023 8083 2553 paul.nichols@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 2553.
Consultation process
Briefings, emails and telephone converstaions
Consultees
Officers in key Council departments and Cabinet Members
Public Comments may be sent to: Neil Tuck Sustainability Team Leader E.mail: neil.tuck@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 3409
Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: None.
Register of Delegated Powers Reference Number or Cabinet Decision Number:: None.