Medway Council declares a Climate Emergency
Medway Council declares a Climate Emergency, committing to reducing Medway’s carbon footprint, providing the local community with a clean, green future, and creating a sustainable place to live and work.
A cross-party Member Advisory Group is also set up to steer direction and monitor progress. View the Member Advisory Group agendas and minutes.
Climate Change Risk and Impact Assessment published
Climate Change Risk and Impact Assessment for Kent and Medway (CCRIA) is published.
Medway's first Climate Change Action Plan
The Cabinet approves Medway’s first Climate Change Action Plan, with a net zero emissions target of 2050.
Medway Council also adopts the Kent and Medway Energy and Low Emission Strategy (KMELES).
Light refresh of the Climate Change Action Plan
A light refresh of the Climate Change Action Plan published.
Climate action groups set up
Community Climate Working Group and Members Climate Working Party set up.
Climate Change Action Plan survey
During 2024, over 400 people responded to an online survey and questions in our Citizen’s Panel survey about the proposed aims for the refreshed Climate Change Action Plan.
The results showed:
- 78% to 80% of respondents agreed with the proposed aims of the plan
- 79% to 84% of respondents agreed with the proposed priorities for the plan.
We're currently reviewing our survey results and will be publishing these soon.
This year, the Climate Oversight and Implementation Board was also set up.
Full refresh of the Climate Change Action Plan
Full refresh of the Climate Change Action Plan published.
The Leader of the Council also signs the UK City Net Zero Declaration.