Decision details

This report introduces the Final Draft of the Kent and Medway Energy and Low Emissions Strategy which is out for Public Consultation for 12 weeks from 1 July to 23 September 2019.

In November 2017, Kent & Medway Chief Executives and Leaders endorsed the need for a multi-agency Kent and Medway Energy and Low Emissions Strategy (ELES), as a sub strategy to the Kent Environment Strategy, with Kent County Council taking the lead in coordinating its development collectively with Medway Council, Kent Districts and other key partners.

This report seeks to agree the Councils response to this consultation.

RESOLVED – That the Council’s consultation response to the draft Kent & Medway Energy and Low Emissions Strategy set out in Appendix C to the report be agreed and submitted to Kent County Council.

REASON FOR DECISION:

To assist an evidence-based pathway to deliver clean growth and specifically strategies and actions to eliminate poor air quality, reduce fuel poverty, improve energy efficiency and deliver an affordable, clean and secure energy supply for Kent and Medway.