Decision details

To appoint Aviso Ltd with a value of up to £90,000 to review key climate change workstreams and to update and deliver a Net Zero Delivery Plan.

The LGA Peer Review highlighted that Cheltenham needed to review its current Pathway to Net Zero to include clear performance measures and milestones for delivery. The Council also has a current vacancy in the post of Director of Climate Change. The Chief Executive presented a recommendation that was approved by the Appointment and Remuneration Committee to appoint interim support to help review and deliver the action recommended by the LGA Peer review.

Appointing a direct replacement to the position of Director of Climate Change was considered but it was considered that interim specialist support was needed to review and deliver the Council’s net zero delivery plan in the first instance was a preferred option. The development of a definitive net zero delivery plan would also help to inform the staffing resource that is needed for implementation.
Achieving Net Zero is a key ambition within CBC’ corporate plan therefore not proceeding with this work was not an option.