Decision

The Cabinet has decided to adopt the Borough Climate Change Strategy and re-align the net zero target to 2050.

Analysis

outcome: The outcome of the decision is to agree to the Borough Climate Change Strategy and re-align the net zero target to 2050.

summary: The decision is about adopting the Borough Climate Change Strategy and re-aligning the net zero target to 2050.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to adopt the Borough Climate Change Strategy and re-align the net zero target to 2050.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves setting targets for climate change action, which can be a polarizing topic among stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Local residents", "Environmental groups"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There may be implications of political influence as the decision involves aligning with the Climate Change Act 2008.

URL: https://democracy.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3018

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This report seeks approval for and adoption of the Borough Climate Change Strategy.

Content: This report seeks approval for and adoption of the Borough Climate Change Strategy. RESOLVED-  That Full Council be Recommended:   To agree the Borough Climate Change Strategy.   To agree to re-align the borough net zero target to 2050, in line with the Climate Change Act 2008.   To agree that the 2050 borough net zero target is to supersede the initial 2030 borough target element of the 2019 climate and biodiversity motion and declaration referred to in paragraph 1.2.   REASON FOR DECISION:  To align to the Climate Change Act 2008 would commit the Borough to achieving net zero by 2050.

Date of Decision: June 26, 2025