Agenda item - Climate Change Adaptation - Scrutiny Review Panel Report

Report of the Strategic Director for Resources (copy attached).

55.1         Councillor Mitchell introduced the report and noted that the subject matter could be regarded as abstract and controversial.  However, it was very relevant to people’s lives with more extreme and unpredictable weather becoming the norm in coastal areas.  She noted that the panel had looked at potential problems and the opportunities that could follow and the need for business continuity plans.

55.2         Councillor Fallon-Khan noted that the majority of the recommendations had been taken on board but stated that he could not accept recommendation No.8.

55.3         Councillor Wakefield-Jarrett welcomed the report and thanked the officers for their work in enabling the review to take place and to produce an excellent set of recommendations; having received a wide range of evidence from expert witnesses.

55.4         Councillor Mitchell noted the comments and thanked the panel for their report.

55.5         The Mayor noted that the report had been moved and asked that the recommendation be agreed.

55.6         RESOLVED: That the report be noted.