(a)

the Local Carbon Framework programme started in February 2010 and pilot status was awarded by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG);

(b)

there were nine different Local Carbon Framework pilots allocated across the UK; Plymouth’s pilot was concentrating on public sector development of local businesses and commercial awareness;

(c)

citywide partners were working together to support the Local Carbon Framework;

(d)

pilots were managed directly by the Department of Energy and Climate Change which had several aims and expectations for this pilot including producing national policies for local use.

(e)

Plymouth’s Local Carbon Framework was concentrating on businesses however other pilots across the country would look at different aspects and age groups;

(f)

information was being collated to ensure that targets were met;

(g)

officers were promoting local businesses to purchase locally to encourage sustainability;

(h)

a Low Carbon Manager had been appointed to manage potential projects to invest in areas for the council to save in its energy expenditure;

(i)

the Low Carbon Manager had had meetings with representatives of the Dockyard to discuss the reduction of energy consumption;

(j)

formal adoption of the Local Carbon Framework would take place in summer 2011 by City Council;

(k)

the council was keen to promote car sharing in Plymouth, especially targeting individuals travelling to work;

(l)

a full programme of climate change week events would be given to Councillors.