Decision details

That delegated authority is given to the Assistant Director - Environment and Transport Services, in consultation with the Executive Member for Managing our Environment, to respond to the Strategy for a Sustainable Future Consultation Draft by 10 June 2026.

NYC should respond to the YNYCA consultation draft and take the opportunity to identify and flag potential areas of concern, objectives which aren’t deliverable or not realistic, or areas of the strategy that require further development and improvement from an NYC perspective.

Due to the timescale involved, it is not possible to engage fully with and take feedback from all Directorates, Services and Members within the timescale without delegating authority to the AD in consultation with the Executive Member for Managing the Environment to approve the consolidated response.

There is an option not to respond to the consultation. This was rejected through discussions at Cabinet, as it was recognised to be an important opportunity for NYC to present an independent view of the Strategy, particularly as it represents the largest of the constituent authorities in the region in terms of geography, population and carbon emissions. The Strategy will support delivery of the NYC Climate Change Strategy and a vast range of services such as housing, transport and natural capital.