Issue - meetings

To receive an update on the Electricity Distribution Network Capacity for increased renewable energy from the Climate and Sustainability Specialist.

The Group had before it, and NOTED, a *report from the Climate and Sustainability Specialist providing an overview of the local electricity supply networks and their role in supporting community and the Council’s actions to address climate change.

The Officer gave an overview of his report and highlighted that it provided links to a lot of information regarding the electricity network and its future resilience. He had attend various workshops and looked at the business plan for Western Power Distribution (WPD) and that it appeared to be very well prepared for the changes ahead and was very positive.

The Chairman requested that a list of activities which were already happening with regard to the Councils role as Local Planning Authority should be provided to Members and that an updates on officers managing data and engagement with WPD should be reported back to the PDG.

Note: *report previously circulated and attached to the minutes.