As a member of the Cinque Ports, Committee was asked to consider facilitating the reduction of carbon emissions.

Resolved: That Folkestone Town Council wishes to facilitate the reduction of carbon emissions by:

Committing to becoming a carbon-neutral organisation by 2030.

Seeking ways to encourage our community to reduce direct and indirect CO2 emissions and to become resilient to climate change.

Taking active steps, wherever possible to encourage:

a) More sustainable transport
b) Reductions in energy use in homes and businesses
c) Use and development of renewable energy sources
d) Production, sale and consumption of locally sourced food
e) Any other methods of achieving the aims above

Requesting Finance & General Purpose release £5,000 from the New Services Reserve to support this initiative.