Decision

The Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee has decided to accept the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Area Energy Plan and explore 15 priority actions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

Analysis

outcome: The outcome of the decision was that the Cabinet unanimously accepted the plan and agreed to explore the action plan of 15 priority actions.

summary: The decision at stake is the acceptance of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Area Energy Plan and the exploration of 15 priority actions to achieve area-wide carbon neutrality by 2045.

topline: The Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee has decided to accept the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Area Energy Plan and explore 15 priority actions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is based on evidence and aligns with the Council's commitment to working towards a carbon neutral area by 2045.

affected_stakeholders: ["Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee", "Cabinet", "Climate Response, Environment and Energy Portfolio Holder"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=858

Decision Maker: Environment and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To present the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Area Energy Plan for approval by Cabinet

Content: RESOLVED that: - Cabinet accepts the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Area Energy Plan and agrees to explore the action plan of 15 priority actions to be taken forward to achieve area-wide carbon neutrality by 2045. Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy Reason The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Local Area Energy Plan is an evidence-based document that provides a roadmap to achieving the Council commitment of working towards a carbon neutral area by 2045. Endorsement will support the Council’s Corporate Plan objectives and Climate and Ecological Emergency commitments.  

Date of Decision: July 16, 2025