Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Scott and Hall. Cllr Barrow substituted for Cllr Scott.

1.    Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

2.    ‘Other’ Interests

There were no declarations of interest.

RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 13 February 2024 be approved as a correct record.

Members received a verbal update on UKSPF Footpath projects in the Borough.

Members were briefed on timescales for current projects and the progress of the projects already started. They were advised what projects were to be considered and the issues regarding accessibility by the use of “K Barriers” at a site in Whaley. Communication had taken place with Hope Valley Climate Action Group concerning the “travelling light” project, and funding had been given to support a twelve month continuation of that work to help understand this issues around walking and transport.

Members welcomed the update and the work that had been carried out to date. They discussed the timeline to look at projects and spend the capital money and the impact of Winter on the projects.  

RESOLVED:

That an update on the Active Travel Masterplan in Glossop be provided.

Members received a presentation on Buxton Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre Decarbonisation Scheme. The updates included:

·         Background

·         Construction Phase

·         Images of work in progress

RESOLVED:

That the update be noted.

RESOLVED:

That the dates for future meetings be approved.

The Chair advised that the Nature Recovery Declaration had been approved at the Executive subject to further consideration by the Climate Change Working Group and any plain English amendments. Members were requested to forward any amendments to Officers within the next week.

RESOLVED:

1.     That the Nature Recovery Declaration be circulated.

2.     That members feedback any comments regarding the document to Officers within the next week.