Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 13, 2025

Purpose: Approval of a new Climate Change Strategy for North Northamptonshire

Content: RESOLVED   KEY DECISION   That the Executive approved the Climate Change Strategy (2025-2030) at Appendix A to the report     Reasons for Recommendations: The Climate Change Strategy (CCS) aligns with the Council’s corporate priority to provide a green sustainable environment. The CCS aligns with the Council’s adoption of the climate change route map, which sets out the action to develop a strategy for North Northamptonshire. The CCS supports the Council’s ambition for climate change mitigation as set out in the Corporate Plan. The CCS compliments a number of existing environmental policies and strategies, such as the Carbon Management Plan, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, Pollinator Strategy, Local Nature Recovery project, and the Local Plan.   Alternative Options Considered: The alternative option is not to publish the CCS. This would not align with the Council’s declaration of a climate and environment emergency, or wider strategic priorities. This option is therefore not recommended.