Formal Adoption of the Parish Climate Action Policy

This vote seeks to formalize the council’s commitment to achieving a carbon-neutral footprint across all administrative and maintenance operations by the end of the decade. The strategy includes a phased plan for fleet electrification, the installation of heat pumps in council buildings, and the implementation of a “biodiversity first” approach to parks management. Adopting this policy will require every future committee report to include an “Environmental Impact” section to ensure that every decision aligns with these sustainability goals. This is a foundational vote that changes the internal culture of the council and sets a clear benchmark for public accountability regarding local climate action. Residents have shown strong support for this strategy during the recent public consultation window held at the Parish Hall.