Gareth Bell

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

From: Council - Thursday, 2 October 2025 2.00 p.m. - October 02, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Standing in the Name of Councillor Lina Nieto

From: Council - Thursday, 2 October 2025 2.00 p.m. - October 02, 2025

Recommendations Approved

2025/2026 Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring (Quarter 1)

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 10.00 a.m. - September 16, 2025

To consider the latest monitoring data and trends in respect of the 2026/26 General Fund revenue, Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and capital budgets and emerging budget issues.

Recommendations Approved

Climate and Nature Strategy 2026-2030

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 10.00 a.m. - September 16, 2025

The draft Climate & Nature Strategy 2026-2030 is now complete. There are several new commitments to note within the draft strategy in addition to the existing targets set out in the Zero Carbon and Doubling Nature Strategy:   a.     Under the new strategy the Council seeks a mandate to create a net zero target for the Council’s estate and operations emissions, based on evidence as to what is financially and practicably achievable. b.     A value has been assigned to the previous ‘doubling nature’ target based on land use data provided by DEFRA to define the target in a measurable way. c.     A new target to ensure that communities across South Cambridgeshire are resilient to a 2°C rise in temperature.   Where it is not possible to reduce emissions to zero, the strategy outlines the Council’s plan to offset these emissions to achieve net zero.   A public consultation on the new draft strategy and action plan is planned to run in the autumn; sustainability consultants Bioregional will analyse the results and sufficient time has been built into the timeline to incorporate the feedback from participants.

Recommendations Approved

Acquisition of 136no Affordable Homes Marleigh, Fen Ditton Parish

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16 September 2025 10.00 a.m. - September 16, 2025

In June 2025 SCDC were approached by Hill to bid to acquire 136no. homes for Affordable Rent at the Marleigh development in Fen Ditton parish.   The site has received full planning consent, and the affordable homes available for acquisition meet the requirements of the signed S106 Agreement.   SCDC submitted a competitive tender bid to Hill in July 2025. The offer was caveated that it was subject to any outstanding planning matters and due political process.   Hill confirmed on 24 July 2025 that SCDC are the preferred bidder.

Recommendations Approved