11 Updates from Task and Finish and/or Working Groups
To receive an update on the following task and finish and/or working groups:
Climate Change Working Group – verbal update
Minutes:
The Committee received an update from the Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Committee on the work of the Climate Change Working Group.
The Chair advised the Committee of a report that would be presented to the Corporate Policy & Resources Committee on 19 February 2024 on the installation of a Papilio 3 unit in Elmsleigh Surface Car Park. A Papilio 3 was a converted container that once set down and connected could provide charging to electric vehicles.
The Committee asked whether there would be a charge for using the Papilio 3 unit and were advised that there would be a fee but it would be competitive. It was further stated that it would be investigated to see whether a scheme could be put in place to provide residents with a discounted rate.
The Committee asked where the power would come from for the unit and were advised that the Papilio 3 does not use as much power as an ultrafast charger, and that the unit has solar panels on the roof to provided additional power.
The Committee resolved to note the update.