Milton Keynes City Council is inviting you to have your say on the new draft Sustainability Strategy.
Milton Keynes City Council is inviting you to have your say on the new draft Sustainability Strategy, which sets out a vision to make Milton Keynes one of the world’s leading sustainable cities.
The new strategy describes how the whole city and all council operations could be net zero by 2030 - 20 years ahead of the legal deadline.
“This goal - while ambitious - is built on years of progress we’ve made including cutting our carbon emissions by tens of thousands of tonnes and reducing energy use by 80%," said a Council spokesperson.
"Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park is now generating enough energy to power 11,000 homes and we’ve secured funding to make 1,500 council homes more energy efficient, with some tenants already benefiting from lower energy bills,” they added.
More than 8,000 trees have been planted in recent years, including 10 forest gardens.
The draft strategy outlines how the city will tackle climate change and reduce emissions, and how the community will benefit as a result. Collaboration is a key part of the strategy; residents and businesses have a vital role to play in making Milton Keynes fully sustainable.
The strategy's five key themes include economy, energy, emissions, environment and engagement.
The draft strategy is open for consultation until September 1. The full document is available here
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