Issue - meetings

That:

·       Policy and Resources agree the reviewed and updated Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (CSR) 2026.

·       Policy and Resources agree to delegate authority to the Associate Director for Corporate, Customer and Community to make future small amendments to the policy.

An updated Corporate Social Responsibility Policy was presented for approval, replacing the previous version adopted in 2015.

Members discussed the use of climate sustainability impact assessments and queried the resource implications of their implementation. Officers advised that the assessments were intended to ensure environmental considerations were embedded within decision-making and that their application was proportionate.

Further discussion took place regarding procurement requirements and the expectations placed on suppliers. Concerns were raised regarding the practical delivery of these requirements, and officers confirmed that the policy would be applied proportionately.

The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Nelmes and seconded by Councillor Tankard.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared CARRIED by the Chair, the voting being For 9, Against 0, Abstentions 4.

RESOLVED:

·         Policy and Resources agree the reviewed and updated Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (CSR) 2026.

·         Policy and Resources agree to delegate authority to the Associate Director for Corporate, Customer and Community to make future small amendments to the policy.