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Scrutiny Advisory Board - Environment & Economy

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This Board considers a wide range of issues, which include economic development, regeneration, infrastructure.  The Board seeks to support the County Council's Plan in its aims to ensure that Cumbria has a thriving economy and a high quality and sustainable environment.

The Board also supports the delivery of the following key activities: 

  • Reduce risks to people, businesses, heritage and the landscape of Cumbria;
  • Protect and enhance Cumbria's environment through our planning and natural environment functions;
  • Drive down CO2 emissions and work with partners to ensure we reduce the impact of, and adapt to, climate change;
  • Within diminished resources, provide passenger transport services which help local communities across key services and focus on transport measures that support improved public health;
  • Deliver highways maintenance improvements to protect our critical infrastructure assets;
  • Work with partners to capitalise on the natural opportunities our environment provides for  renewable energy and sustainable, low-carbon development and be recognised as a leader in this area;
  • Enable the County Council to respond effectively to its new Flood and Water Management responsibilities. 

 

Meetings & Membership

For further information about the work of the panel please contact:

Current Work

Key Topics

Topics currently being looked at by the Board include:

  • Parking Enforcement in Cumbria;
  • Supporting Private Sector Procurement;
  • Household Waste Recycling Centres.

Details of any consultations relating to Environment & Economy will be posted here.

Reports 

Final Reports from the Board are listed on the Key Documents Page (follow the link below).

You can contact the Scrutiny Unit by telephone on 01228 226259 or e-mail by following the link below.