A Cambridge City Council website
A Cambridge City Council website
Council and democracy
Home > Council and Democracy > Reasons restricted > Issue
The current Climate Change Strategy (2021-2026) ends in March 2026, and an updated Climate Change Strategy is required from April 2026 to continue to direct the Council’s work on addressing climate change and working towards the Council’s net zero target.
The purpose of this report is to set out how the new Climate Change Strategy
I. builds upon the previous strategy and progress to date, and takes account of changes in national policy and context
II. sets out how we plan to work towards our net zero vision for the city and net zero target for the Council by 2030; and to deliver the associated benefits of improved health, wellbeing, and livelihoods for current and future generations
III. takes account of feedback from the Services, Climate and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee
IV. reflects the views, needs and priorities of residents, businesses and key stakeholders shared via public engagement
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Substantial impact on operational management;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/05/2025
Decision due: 24 Mar 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Environment
Lead director: Director of Economy and Place
Contact: Janet Fogg, Climate Change Officer Email: Janet.Fogg@cambridge.gov.uk, Jemma Little, Head of Economy Energy and Climate Email: Jemma.Little@cambridge.gov.uk, Lynne Miles, Director of Economy and Place Email: Lynne.Miles@cambridge.gov.uk, Catherine Stewart (Oakley), Climate Change Officer Email: catherine.stewart@cambridge.gov.uk.
Background Information: Report on proposed Strategy including evidence base, consultation process and action plan.
