Issue - items at meetings - Climate Connections

Verbal update from the Head of Sustainability & Environmental Policy.

56.1       The Cabinet Committee considered a presentation on the Climate Connections partnership project from the Sustainability Co-ordinator and representatives from the Brighton Peace and Environment Centre (BPEC).

56.2       The Sustainability Co-ordinator explained that Climate Connections was a joint project with Oxfam and the BPEC focussed on raising awareness of climate change across the world and encouraging residents to take advantage of existing initiatives within the city. The project would be funded by a successful application £183,000.

56.3       Ruth England, Education Co-ordinator for the BPEC explained that the funding would go towards a photographic exhibition, an interactive website, workshops and a new member of staff for the BPEC.

56.4       The Chairman requested that the Cabinet Committee received a regular report from the BPEC.

56.5       RESOLVED – That the presentation be noted.