Issue - meetings

Committee is asked to:

1.    Approve the formal endorsement of Surrey County Council Retrofit Strategic Action Plan; and

2.    Approve the Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Committee to sign the endorsement letter.

The Committee resolved to:

1)    Approve the formal endorsement of Surrey County Council Retrofit Strategic Action Plan; and

2)    Approve the Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Committee to sign the endorsement letter.

The Committee considered a report from the Climate & Energy Lead requesting endorsement of Surrey County Council’s Retrofit Strategic Action Plan. Endorsing the action plan would ensure that Spelthorne aligned with county-wide climate commitments and strengthen the Council’s position within shared funding, delivery, and skills-development programmes. The action plan aimed to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency in homes, and help meet Surrey-wide and national Net Zero commitments.

The Committee noted that social landlords had been invited to discussions regarding the strategy alongside representatives from all relevant industries and other local authorities. They would not be mandated to engage with the action plan, however there was an aim to create a culture that encouraged participation and knowledge sharing. There was no financial or material resource commitment other than officer time, which had already been taken into account.

The Committee resolved to:

1)    Approve the formal endorsement of Surrey County Council Retrofit Strategic Action Plan; and

2)    Approve the Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Committee to sign the endorsement letter.