Agenda and minutes

The Chair confirmed that the meeting was being broadcast live to the internet via the Council’s website and was capaable of repeated viewing. The images and sound recording may be used for training purposes within the Council.  All were asked to keep to the speaking guidelines which were outlined.  Any views expressed by any speakers in the meeting are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of High Peak Borough Council.

1.    Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

2.    ‘Other’ Interests

There were no declarations of interest.

RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 26 November 2024 be approved as a correct record.

Members received a presentation from Marches Energy Agency which covered the following;

·         Overview of the UK Shared Prosperity enhanced energy advice service

·         Research data for EPC ratings, indices of deprivation and fuel poverty

·         Events

·         Home Visits

·         Initial Findings

·         Next Steps.

Members thanked representatives for their engagement and requested they be notified of future events to fully engage and support them. They discussed how the composition of homes affected energy usage, how councillors could support and setting up community events.

Members were advised that the funding expires in March.

RESOVLED:
That the presentation be received.

Members received an update on the commenting process for the Derbyshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy and were reminded that the deadline was 3^rd February 2025.

RESOLVED:

That the update be noted.

Members were advised which schemes were currently available and received summaries of the ECO, GBIS and HUG programmes. They were informed of the Warm Homes Local Grant which would replace HUG.

RESOLVED:
That the update be noted.

Members received a summary on the Climate Change and Nature Community Fund detailing how many groups it had helped, the geographical, the projects and budget since it was established in 2022.

RESOLVED:

That the update be noted.

The Chair discussed items for the next meeting and it was confirmed that it was the intention for Nature to be on every agenda. There would be an agenda planning meeting before the next meeting to confirm agenda items.

RESOLVED:
That the work programme be approved.