- Undertake further work with relevant teams across Council to facilitate community led climate action (see Council report IC23/2073), with a particular focus on Kingston’s residential community (given these emissions have increased).
- Deliver on Council’s EV Charging infrastructure policy and plan.
- Progress Council’s Carbon Offset policy and plan, informed by Collaborative Engagement Group (CEG) recommendations and consultant support.
- Commence detailed design for the transition of both the Cheltenham and Mentone offices away from gas.
- Ongoing support of Active Kingston on new Aquatic Centre design which is at least 20% more energy efficient than a reference building and net zero in operations (no gas).
- Ongoing support of ‘community battery’ initiatives.
- Ongoing participation in SECCCA.
- Ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of Council programs and communication via interfaces such as finalising the Climate Emergency reporting framework.
