Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the updated Climate Change Strategic Development Framework and noted the importance of combining climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as the refresh of the Climate Change Action Plan to include carbon reduction initiatives and resilience measures.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the updated Climate Change Strategic Development Framework, which outlines Staffordshire County Council's priorities for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and preparing for climate change impacts.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the updated Climate Change Strategic Development Framework, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and enhancing resilience to climate change.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to the urgency of climate change, the potential impact of the policies on local communities and businesses, and the political commitment required to achieve net zero emissions. Disagreements may arise on the methods of implementation, funding, and the balance between economic development and environmental protection.
affected_stakeholders: Local communities, businesses, environmental groups, council services, and future generations are affected by this decision.
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties, but the decision is inherently political due to the nature of climate policy and the council's commitment to addressing climate change, which may align with or oppose the views of different political parties.
URL: https://moderngov.staffordshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3688
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: An update of the existing framework to reflect future ambitions to reduce carbon emissions and improve SCC resilience to the changing climate.
Content: ?? ?? “Climate Change is a critical issue facing Staffordshire. The County Council declared a climate change emergency in 2019 to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. We recognise reducing emissions in isolation is not enough and we must also build resilience into our services to the changing climate. The revised Climate Change Strategic Development Framework outlines our priorities for achieving our net zero ambition and how to better prepare ourselves and local communities for the changing climate.”??? ?? Simon Tagg, Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Change?? ?? Reasons for the Decision – To consider approving the updated Climate Change Strategic Development Framework. Decision – (a) That the updated Climate Change Strategic Development Framework be noted and approved. (b) That it be noted that the revised Climate Change Strategic Development Framework highlights the importance of considering climate change mitigation and adaption in combination. (c) That it be noted that the Climate Change Action Plan is being refreshed to incorporate carbon reduction initiatives and building climate change resilience across all council services.
Date of Decision: March 20, 2024