Climate change may soon be a part of ALL Hertfordshire County Council decisions

County councillors may soon be asked to consider the ‘climate emergency’ implications of EVERY decision they make.

Members of the council unanimously backed the declaration of a climate emergency last July (2019).

And now there are plans for all reports requiring a decision to include a section on ‘climate emergency implications’ – to ensure they are taken into account every time a decision is taken.

The idea – initially suggested to a meeting of the full council in February – was considered by a meeting of the performance and resources cabinet panel, on Friday, September 4.

And now the move will be passed to a meeting of the council’s cabinet for final approval.