Issue - meetings

That the Cabinet approves a change in the right to delegate expenditure of the climate plan fund from the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader and members of the Climate and Nature Board, to the Cabinet Member leading the climate and nature portfolio, in consultation with the members of the Climate and Nature Board and the Social Services Director (Lead Director of the Climate and Nature Board).

The report was submitted by Cllr Craig ab Iago.

DECISION

That the Cabinet approves a change in the right to delegate expenditure of the climate plan fund from the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader and members of the Climate and Nature Board, to the Cabinet Member leading the climate and nature portfolio, in consultation with the members of the Climate and Nature Board and the Social Services Director (Lead Director of the Climate and Nature Board).

DISCUSSION

It was noted that this was only an operational matter. It was stated that a question had been raised about this matter by a member of the public, questioning how these decisions were delegated. It was disclosed that this had been a part of the consideration in relation to discussing the best way forward.

Observations arising from the discussion:

·       Members of the Climate and Nature Board were thanked ⁠ for their key work in implementing the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan, and ensuring that spending decisions were made in accordance with the Council's priorities.