URL: https://democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5719

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The report sought Cabinet approval of the Urban Strategy 2026-2036 (UFS) as the Council’s strategic framework for protecting, managing and growing Cambridge’s urban forest over the next decade.   The report is decision-focused and does not repeat the detailed development history or consultation narrative, which has been considered by Scrutiny Committee1 (see section 6.4 of the Officer’s report). Cabinet is asked to note this context and focus on the final Strategy.   This report therefore focuses on: • the case for adoption; • any changes arising from Scrutiny; and • the implications of approving or not approving the Strategy.

Content: The report sought Cabinet approval of the Urban Strategy 2026-2036 (UFS) as the Council’s strategic framework for protecting, managing and growing Cambridge’s urban forest over the next decade.   The report is decision-focused and does not repeat the detailed development history or consultation narrative, which has been considered by Scrutiny Committee1 (see section 6.4 of the Officer’s report). Cabinet is asked to note this context and focus on the final Strategy.   This report therefore focuses on: • the case for adoption; • any changes arising from Scrutiny; and • the implications of approving or not approving the Strategy. Cabinet unanimously resolved to:       i.         Approve the Urban Forest Strategy 2026-2036 (v5) and the supporting Topic Papers.     ii.         Note Scrutiny Committee’s consideration of the Strategy’s development history and consultation process (see section 6.4 of the Officer’s report).    iii.         Endorse the proposed Delivery Framework (see Appendix 6 of the Officer’s report), Policies, Actions and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as the basis for delivery and monitoring of the Strategy.

Date of Decision: March 25, 2026