Agenda

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 17^th September (GI3) and note matters arising from them.

10.15

Martin Tugwell, Deputy Director (Strategy and Infrastructure Planning) will present a paper (GI5) updating the Committee on activities undertaken to reduce the Council’s energy consumption. The Committee will be asked to express a view on the benefits of certification under ISO 50001. Members will also be asked to consider whether it would be appropriate for Councillors to adopt the list of low energy behaviours.

11.15

Mark Kemp, Deputy Director (Commercial), will present a paper (GI6) outlining recent changes made in the Council’s highways and maintenance service to the techniques and methods used for recycling road materials. The Committee will be asked to note the Council’s progress in employing these innovative methods which are helping to realise efficiency savings whilst benefitting the wider environment.

12.15

Martin Tugwell, Deputy Director (Strategy and Infrastructure Planning) will deliver a short presentation outlining how the Council’s broadband programme is supporting economic growth in Oxfordshire. This will include an explanation of the different streams encompassed by this countywide programme, as well as some of the expected benefits for the local economy. (GI7)

12:45