Minutes:
The Overview and Scrutiny Officer referred Members to the recent prominent articles and news stories relating to the remit of the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee (for copy see file of minutes). The articles were:-
· New Depot Ready as part of Winter Preparations.
· Jon Gluyas: UK is sleepwalking into an energy crisis, says Durham University professor.
· City of Durham leads north east regional success stories in Britain in Bloom – It was confirmed that Durham County Council received a Gold award. The Chairman and Members wished to send their congratulations.
Resolved: (i) That the report be noted.
(ii) That a letter of congratulations on behalf of the Committee be sent on the success in the regional Britain in Bloom awards.