Climate-related incidents affecting majority of councils

Eight in ten councils surveyed by the Local Government Association have been affected by a climate-related incident in the last five years.

Support local councils or miss your own climate targets

The UK will fail to meet its 2050 target for net zero climate emissions without the full participation of, and support for, local authorities.

Regional leaders commit to Net Zero earlier than Whitehall

Regional leaders are pledging to eliminate carbon emissions in their communities at least five years earlier than Whitehall.

Urgent action needed to prevent air pollution rising

With toxic air set to rise significantly, Centre for Cities is urging councils to press ahead with their stalled pollution reduction plans.

Decisive decade of progress on climate change needed

The Climate Change Committee has warned that the 2020s must be the decisive decade of progress and action on climate change.

Government infrastructure policy isn’t fit for net zero

There are significant shortfalls in the government’s approach to infrastructure policy which risks holding back the net zero shift.

500 hectare planting boost for Community Forests

Over 500 hectares will be planted with trees across England’s 10 Community Forests, backed by £12.1 million of investment.

New 2030 climate target set by the government

The Prime Minister has announced a new ambitious target to reduce the UK’s emissions by at least 68 per cent by 2030, compared to 1990 levels

Floods will hit the disadvantaged communities hardest

The National Audit Office has found that there are gaps in the government’s understanding of public spending for flood defence.

Devastating impact on councils’ park services highlighted

The Local Government Association has outlined the devastating impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on council’s park services.

Local opportunities to boost woodland highlighted

Dozens of local authority areas have the potential for doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled woodland cover.

150 new electric vehicle charge points in Cornwall

More than 150 electric vehicle charge points will be installed across Cornwall after the council secured additional funding.

Record year for Wales’ recycling as target is exceeded

The recycling rate for Wales has reached a record high, exceeding the latest recycling target and achieving 65.14 per cent for 2019/20.

Climate campaigners question policies in Spending Review

The Chancellor has been accused of undermining the government’s ‘green’ vision by pushing ahead with a heavily funded roads programme.

Drone deliveries could connect UK’s rural communities

Drone deliveries and digital mapping for easy-to-access walking and cycling routes could soon be a reality for people living in rural areas.

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