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Development of the Climate Change Strategy 2026-2031

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 will build upon the previous strategy, take account of changes in national policy and context and how we will ensure the strategy reflects the views, needs and priorities of residents, businesses and key stakeholders via public engagement.

 

A decision is required for approval to proceed to public engagement in October

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/05/2025

Decision due: 25 Sep 2025 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: Draft Strategy outline, future issues and plans for engagement.

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