When the Council’s draft climate strategy was released this Spring, the lack of ambition was challenged by Labour members. Interestingly, though, dissatisfaction was also expressed by some Greens and Liberal Democrats. Read how the Press reported the story here.

York Press, 14 th April 2022
York’s climate strategy slammed as “lacking vision and ambition.”

York Press, 12 th May 2022
York “giving up” on climate emergency – city won’t hit net zero target

For the time being, Cllr Widdowson has signed off the strategy. However, there is a final round of consultation before the report goes to the Executive in the summer Watch this space for developments.