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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Cabinet:

(i) notes the progress made to achieve the aims of the Corporate Sustainable Development Strategy during 2001/02;

(ii) endorses the revised Corporate Sustainable Development Action Plan proposed for 2002/03;

(iii) agrees that a similar progress report be received in April 2003; and

(iv) undertakes to use every endeavour to encourage Members to participate fully in training on the subject of sustainability, including attendance at seminars organised by its officers.

2. Reason

2.1 To maintain the County Council's commitment to achieving the aims of sustainable development and ensuring that the County Council sets a good example to the community as a service provider, consumer and major employer.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 None.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or a Member or Officer consulted - Not applicable.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: .................................. Date: ..................................

Councillor T K Thornber

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