Purpose

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

Content

Cabinet resolved to:

 

1.   
Provide approval to progress to public
engagement to help inform the development of the new Climate Change Strategy
(2026-2031)

2.   
Delegates finalisation of engagement documents
and plans (Appendices A, B and C) to the Director of Economy and Place