Decision details

The Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing, Councillor Upton, presented the report of the Director – Neighbourhoods, which detailed the Rushcliffe Carbon Offsetting Framework – Land Acquisition.

The recommendation was proposed by Councillor Upton and seconded by Councillor Brennan.

It was RESOLVED that:

a)               the acquisition of the land set out in paragraphs 4.4 and 4.6 of the report be approved, subject to contract and due diligence;

b)               the identification of external funding to offset woodland design and planting and maintenance be approved; and

c)                if external funding is not available, funding from either the Climate Change Reserve and/or future revenue budget growth be approved.