Milton Keynes sets up for cleaner, greener future with new sustainability approach
Milton Keynes’ Sustainability Strategy has been updated, with a focus on cutting energy use, reducing household bills, and delivering long‑term benefits for local people.
The City Council made the move after a public consultation, where more than 80% of local people, businesses and community groups said the existing plan needed updating. The refreshed strategy responds to that feedback and sets out clear actions to help households save money, improve neighbourhoods and support the long‑term health and resilience of the city.
Five key areas of updated strategy:
- Economy - building on local skills and helping businesses grow sustainably, creating jobs
- Energy - improving the energy efficiency of buildings to lower bills and create warmer, healthier homes
- Emissions - improving bus services, and making sure residents have options for walking and cycling routes, and cleaner vehicles
- Environment - protecting and enhancing the city’s much‑loved parks, lakes and wildlife habitats
- Engagement - strengthening partnerships with communities, local groups, businesses and organisations to become more effective
Cabinet Member for Planning and Placemaking, Cllr Shanika Mahendran said: “This strategy is designed to make a real and positive difference for people across Milton Keynes.
“By cutting energy use and improving the quality of our homes, neighbourhoods and green spaces, we can help reduce household bills, improve health and wellbeing, and create new opportunities for local people.
“These are practical changes that benefit everyone. We’re looking forward to working closely with communities and partners as we put this plan into action and build a greener, cleaner and fairer city together.”
The new strategy and further information can be found on the council’s website.