Planning, building and the environment

2016 Taskforce

Terms of Reference

The 2016 Taskforce will

Identify the barriers to implementation of the zero carbon 2016 target, and put in place measures to address them.

Develop a commitment publication alongside the final Building a Greener Future policy statement, which will set out the respective roles of Central and Local Government and business as we move towards the zero carbon 2016 target.

Develop a timeline for steps that need to be taken over the next ten years to support the implementation of the zero carbon 2016 target.

Taskforce Members

Caroline Flint MP - Minister for Housing and Planning, Communities and Local Government (Joint Chair).
Stewart Baseley - Executive Chairman, Home Builders Federation (Joint Chair).
Malcolm Wicks - Minister of State for Energy, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.
John Slaughter - Director of External Affairs, Home Builders Federation.
John Callcutt - Chair, Callcutt Review of Housebuilding Delivery.
Paul King - Chief Executive, UK Green Building Council.
Michael Ankers - Chief Executive, Construction Products Association.
David Green - Chief Executive, UK Business Council for Sustainable Energy.
Martin Wheatley - Programme Director, Local Government Association.
Simon McWhirter - Senior Campaigns Officer, WWF.
Gideon Amos - Chief Executive, Town and Country Planning Association.
Imtiaz Farookhi - Chief Executive, National House Building Council.
Matthew Spencer - Renewable Advisory Board, Chair of sub group on Microgeneration