To consider the revised Energy and Climate Change Strategy 2014 - 2019 which sets outs the energy and climate change challenges for Torbay and how these can be addressed.

The Council considered the submitted report setting out the Energy and Climate Change Strategy 2014 to 2019.  The Strategy set out the energy and climate change challenges for Torbay and how these could be addressed with an overarching aim of securing economic prosperity and increasing social and environmental benefits by reducing carbon emissions.  It was noted that the Overview and Scrutiny Board’s recommendations of adopting an action plan to underpin the Strategy had been incorporated.

It was proposed by Councillor Thomas (D) and seconded by Councillor Baldrey:

that the Energy and Climate Change Strategy 2014-1019 for Torbay and Action Plan as set out in Appendix 1 of the submitted report be approved.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried (unanimous).

To consider the Energy and Climate Change Strategy 2014-2019 and give its views to the Council.

The Board considered the draft Energy and Climate Change Strategy that was currently subject to consultation.  It was noted that the Strategy outlined ten policies including a carbon reduction target for both the community and the Council.  It was also noted that having the Strategy in place would enable the Council to attract funding.

During the course of the debate, the Board heard how the Council was working under the banner of Cosy Devon to improve the energy efficiency of private rented properties within Torbay.

Resolved:  that it be recommended to the Council that the draft Energy and Climate Change Strategy should include an action plan to underpin the Strategy which identifies the core issues which the local authority should be tackling.