The main item of the first Full Council since the May Local Elections was a Motion declaring a Climate Emergency in Dacorum.
Dacorum is now committed to act significantly on the Climate; the Motion directs the Council organisation to put together a Strategy and Action Plan to reduce Carbon Dioxide generation, preserve bio-diversity, improve Air Quality and reduce plastic pollution, across all the functions of the Council, and to lead the local population in each individual doing their bit.
nd May elections.
Newly-elected Councillor for Boxmoor, Liz Uttley commented:
At the Council meeting on Wednesday 17th July, an all-party Motion was proposed by Liberal Democrat Leader Cllr Ron Tindall and seconded by the Leader of the Council, Cllr Andrew Williams. The Motion (full text below) was drafted by Cllrs Liz Uttley, Rick Freedman and Adrian England. It was passed unanimously.
A CALL TO ACTION!
https://www.c2es.org/content/calculate-your-carbon-footprint/
NB: Make a record of your answers to the questions and your resulting Carbon Footprint. We will remind you next year so you can track your progress!
FULL TEXT OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE MOTION TO DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL ON 17TH JULY 2019
A.
To assist and inform the development of the new Corporate Plan for 2020 – 2025, which will outline the council’s vision and priorities for the next five years, this Council notes that –
B.
In recognition of the factors noted above the Council resolves to –
Proposed by Cllr. Ron Tindall
Seconded by Cllr. Andrew Williams