Members considered the following motion submitted by Councillor S. P. Shannon:
“That this Council demonstrates its commitment to reduction of CO2 emissions in the district by pledging support for the 10-10 campaign.”
The motion was moved by Councillor S. P. Shannon and seconded by Councillor P. M. McDonald.
Councillor G. N. Denaro referred to the Climate Change item that was already on the work programme for the Scrutiny Board and moved an amendment that the matter be referred to the Scrutiny Board for it to consider as part of its investigation. The amendment was seconded by Councillor R. Hollingworth.
Having been put to the vote the Chairman declared the amendment to be CARRIED whereupon it became the substantive motion. This substantive motion was then put to the vote and declared by the Chairman to be CARRIED.