Climate Action Ilkley (CAI) has given its response to Bradford Council's draft Climate Action Plan for 2025-2028 as part of the Council's consultation process and have suggested improvements.
The Plan is intended to be a step in progress towards their target to the Bradford district achieving net zero by 2038, with significant progress by 2030.
While welcoming the work the Council is doing to create the Plan, CAI note that it is short on measurable targets for the actions included and limited in scope, leaving out significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly air travel and diet.
Commenting on the Plan and CAI's response, Mark Stidworthy, Chair of Trustees of Climate Action Ilkley said:
"Drought and recent extreme temperatures remind us that global climate change affects us even here in Ilkley and Bradford. This should add urgency to local carbon emission reduction alongside adaptations for the challenges already triggered by rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
"We are pleased that Bradford Council has made its ambitions clear with this Plan and look forward to doing what we can to support its development and delivery. Our response identifies areas where we feel the plan could be improved, and in particular we urge Bradford Council to aspire to clearer targets to reduce carbon emissions and clarity on local adaptation to the changing climate.
"We believe that projects we have led here in Ilkley, such as the Ilkley Thingery and our Active Travel Hub, can be used as examples for the whole district. We offer to share our experience with the Council.
"I encourage everyone to read Bradford's Plan and use the consultation process to have their say. Our views on the Plan are available on the Climate Action Ilkley website at www.climateactionilkley.org.uk."
The consultation period is open until 12 August and responses can be made on the Council website at: www.bradford.gov.uk/environment/sustainability/draft-climate-action-plan/
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