Decision

The Cabinet has decided to retain the 2035 carbon net neutral target and delay setting a 2050 target for housing pending review by the new local authority entity.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved, with the 2035 target retained and the 2050 target for housing pending review by the new local authority entity.

summary: The decision involves retaining the 2035 carbon net neutral target and potentially setting a 2050 target for housing.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to retain the 2035 carbon net neutral target and delay setting a 2050 target for housing pending review by the new local authority entity.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to the potential impact on local stakeholders and the delay in setting a 2050 target for housing.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Environmental groups", "Housing developers"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1042

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: That:   a)       the 2035 carbon net neutral target within the current scope is retained; and   b)       Members note the potential to set a 2050 target for housing, but that this is not progressed pending a review by the new local authority entity covering Newark & Sherwood following Local Government Reorganisation in 2028.

Date of Decision: June 10, 2025