Public invited to shape sustainable future for York and North Yorkshire
Consultation launched for region’s carbon negative aspirations
A major public consultation has been launched in York and North Yorkshire, inviting residents, businesses, and organisations to share their views on the region's strategy for a sustainable future. The eight-week consultation aims to gather insights that will inform York and North Yorkshire’s ambition to become England's first carbon negative region by 2040.
David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, emphasised the importance of local input to achieve this goal: “We’ve got the expertise and the ambition to go further than any other region in England and become the first carbon negative region by 2040. To get there, we need to hear from the people who know their area best.”
The strategy prioritises energy independence, sustainable transport, and a circular economy while aiming to enhance the natural environment and improve quality of life for residents.
Cllr Jenny Kent of City of York Council said, “This strategy prioritises health, fairness and affordability to tackle climate and environmental challenges and secure a liveable future for all. They need protection and restoration."
North Yorkshire Council’s leader, Cllr Carl Les, added, “This consultation gives residents and businesses an important chance to help shape the ambition for York and North Yorkshire to become a carbon negative region. By working together, we can create a thriving, climate-resilient county.”
Sue Jefferson of Malton & Norton CIC urged participation by residents and businesses, saying, "Sharing your view on these proposals will mean the way we do this, and priorities can be set by us - the people who live and work here."