York and North Yorkshire Open Public Consultation on 2040 Carbon-Negative Plan

Overview

• The combined authority launched an eight-week consultation on April 15 to collect views on a regional sustainability strategy, with responses accepted until June 10.
• The strategy aims for the region to be carbon negative by 2040, meaning it would remove more carbon from the air than it emits.
• Residents and businesses are being asked to weigh in on home retrofits, cleaner transport, community energy, and a circular economy that cuts waste.
• The draft is being finalized by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority with councils, both national parks, stakeholders, and local businesses.
• Input will set priorities for a final strategy due later in 2026, which leaders say could deliver warmer homes, lower bills, and more reliable, affordable travel.