Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy Action Plan 2026-27

June 17, 2026 Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee approved the Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy Action Plan 2026-27 on 17 June 2026. The committee noted progress on climate priorities, the approach for a Community Energy Cooperative and Accelerator Fund, and agreed the Action Plan subject to timeline clarifications. The plan includes actions for buildings, travel, nature, resources, resilience, council operations, and communities.

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Purpose

Report presenting the Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy Action Plan 2026-27

Decision

RESOLVED that the committee:

  1. Note the progress made on key climate priorities since February 2026 in section 4
  2. Note the approach set out for the launch of a Richmond Community Energy Cooperative and accompanying Community Energy Accelerator Fund in paragraphs 5.3 to 5.8
  3. Note the EINA attached at Appendix B
  4. Agree the new Richmond upon Thames Climate and Nature Strategy Action Plan 2026-2027 at Appendix A, subject to clarification of timelines by Officers in consultation with the Chair.

Supporting Documents

RCNS Action Plan 2026 2027 Cover Report ESCS 17062026.pdf
Appendix A - RCNS Action Plan 2026 2027.pdf
Appendix B - RCNS Action Plan 20262027 EINA.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date17 Jun 2026
Expected date17 Jun 2026
Originally due17 Jun 2026
Lead officerAndrew Hagger