Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 25, 2025

Purpose: That Cabinet note the findings of the Climate Change Assessment and approve areas of future focus.

Content: RESOLVED:   That Cabinet note the findings of the Climate Change Progress Reportwhich sets out progress against Surrey-wide and Council carbon emission reduction targets up to March 2025 - including the delivery of key projects.   That Cabinet note the ongoing actions and consultations being undertaken to develop the ‘Transition Plan’ and proposed 10-year Strategy – including a 5-year ‘outcomes framework’ – for consideration by future Unitary Authorities. Further scrutiny of these items will be bought to Cabinet in Spring 2026.   Reasons for Decisions:   In November 2024, following a recommendation from the Community, Environment and Highways Select Committee, Cabinet approved work to develop of the next 5-year plan to cover the next phase of delivering the Climate Change Strategy up to 2030.   (The decisions on this item can be called-in by the Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee)