1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take items 4 and 5 in private.

2. The role of local government and its cross-sectoral partners in financing and delivering a net-zero Scotland

The Committee will take evidence from—

• Cllr Gail Macgregor
  Environment and Economy Spokesperson, Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) and Leader
  Dumfries and Galloway Council
• David Hammond
  Representative of Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers (Solace) and Head of Sustainability, Corporate Property and Transport
  North Ayrshire Council
• Silke Isbrand
  Policy Manager, Environment and Economy Team
  Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA)
• George Tarvit
  Director
  Sustainable Scotland Network

3. Subordinate legislation

The Committee will consider the following negative instrument—

Heat Networks (Heat Network Zones and Building Assessment Reports) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (SSI 2023/123)

4. The role of local government and its cross-sectoral partners in financing and delivering a net-zero Scotland

The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.

5. Annual report

The Committee will consider a draft annual report for the Parliamentary year from 13 May 2022 to 12 May 2023.