Oxford City Council has announced that Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) will begin in the city on 28 February 2022.

Birmingham City Council has published its Clean Air Strategy for the city, outlining a clear set of greener actions, priorities and pledges.

Analysis by Climate Emergency UK has shown that more than one in five of all councils in the UK have no climate action plan.

Nottingham City Council has said that it is on track to become the first carbon neutral city in the UK by 2028, following the first review of its action plan.

Councils and environmental groups have said that homes are not becoming green quickly enough due to flaws and gaps in government support.

A new report by Police Exchange has proposed a comprehensive and coherent city-wide tall buildings policy for the capital.

Cyclist Chris Boardman is to become national commissioner of the government’s new cycling and walking body, Active Travel England.

Environment Minister Jo Churchill has set out two proposals to clamp down on waste crime and support people and businesses to manage waste correctly.

130 zero-emission double decker buses will be introduced next year as part of a project to make Coventry the UK’s first all-electric bus city.

A new net-zero by 2030 report has outlined the action required to reduce air pollution, tackle the climate emergency and cut congestion in London.

The number of households suffering from ‘fuel stress’ is set to treble overnight to 6.3 million households when the new energy price cap comes into effect.

Proposals for Manchester City Council to buy its own solar farm to help cut its carbon emissions are set to move forward.

Rebecca Pow has launched a consultation that sets out plans to ensure wildlife can be better protected and enhanced in developments.

The Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Group has urged the government to enhance energy efficiency investment as a permanent solution to high energy bills.

The Labour Party has slammed the Conservatives for a decade of dither, delay and poor planning on Britain’s energy sector.

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