๐ข @LGAcomms consultation on a statutory duty for local climate action is now live!
๐ฃ๏ธ 75% of councils say a duty would strengthen net zero delivery (Local Net Zero 2.0) โ but support must come with resources.
#LocalNetZero #ClimateAction #LocalGov
ALT Graphic with a green background and torn paper effect. Text reads: โLGA open consultation on local governments' legal responsibilities to act on climate change.โ It invites people working in local government, NGOs, think tanks, and alliances to share views on whether councils should have a statutory duty to take climate action. Dated April 10, 2025. The UK100 logo appears in the bottom left corner.
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2 Apr 2024
Our co-chair @TracyBrabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, reiterates the commitment to lead the region towards net zero.
#LocalNetZero #Decarbonisation #GreenEnergy
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#InternationalWomensDay
Today, we celebrate inspiring female leaders across UK100.
But recognise only 31 of the 111 authorities in our network are led by women.
Countless qualified women are passionate about #LocalNetZero.
It's time to break down barriers to leadership.
ALT 31 of 111 local and regional authorities across the UK100 network are led by women
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๐ Thank you to our members, MPs, Ministers and @UKLabour, @Conservatives & @LibDems conference organisers for ensuring a busy and productive conference season advocating for #LocalNetZero and ensuring local leaders have the right #PowersInPlace to deliver for their communities.
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Congrats to @Christophammond on stepping up as the new @UK100_ Chief Executive.
And good luck to @PollyBillington on her next adventure!
#LocalNetZero
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๐ The call for more joined-up, less competitive, longer-term funding to unlock the potential of local and regional leaders to go further and faster on #LocalNetZero aligns with the recommendations in UK100's #PowersInPlace report๐
uk100.org/publications/powerโฆ
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๐ Or rather, the polling isn't always clear because it isn't an exact science. What is clear is that people want climate leadership. The kind offered by local authorities who, despite national barriers, are delivering ambitious #LocalNetZero projects ๐
uk100.org/publications/powerโฆ
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20 Jul 2023
Brilliant #CouncilHousing #LocalNetZero
20 Jul 2023
Blandford rd re-fit going well.
Energy efficient homes = lower energy bills & warmer/cooler homes for residents.
Little steps.
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๐ฌ๏ธ A welcome intervention from the former President for COP26 ๐
Local leaders are trailing a blaze on tackling the climate crisis but one of the many barriers they faceโas highlighted in our #PowersInPlace report on #LocalNetZeroโis counterintuitive #OnshoreWind planning rules.
19 Jul 2023
The government committed to change the planning rules by the end of April 2023 to overturn the de facto ban on onshore wind - this has not happened
So I have tabled an amendment to the Energy Bill, with other colleagues, to deliver on the governmentโs own promise (1/2)
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๐จ | The OBR's new report warns that the risk of not delivering #NetZero is likely to cost twice as much as delivering the UK's #NetZero goals ๐
๐ธ Meanwhile, @PwC found that every ยฃ1 spent delivering #NetZero locally delivered around ยฃ14 in wider benefits.
๐ก #LocalNetZero
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๐ On the final day of #NetZeroWeek, my true love gave to me ๐
๐ฃ A reminder that UK100's #PowersInPlace report is the most comprehensive assessment and handbook of the powers local leaders have to accelerate #LocalNetZero in their communities โ and, crucially, those they need.
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๐ On the first day of #NetZeroWeek, my true love gave to me ๐
๐ฃ MPs discussing #LocalNetZero following the publication of UK100's #PowersInPlace report.
@SelaineSaxby @CarolineLucas @KerryMP @simonlightwood @JanetDaby @ASollowayUK @Wera_Hobhouse
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28 Feb 2023
Great discussion at the @innovateuk @UKRI_News #pfer conference in Manchester on local #energysmartplaces @PatrickAllcorn calling for a simple position piece on the project findings to cut through with decision makers at @energygovuk and wider government #localnetzero
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20 Feb 2023
I like the idea of cities focused on pedestrians and cyclists, but I donโt trust the motivations of those pushing the 15 minute concept.
#LocalNetZero makes zero sense. Itโs not about climate; itโs about control.
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First meeting of Ministerial #LocalNetZero Forum (cross-party) making case for unlocking transformative power of local councils & 'place-based' decarbonisation to meet UK climate goals.
Promoting approach in Cambs.
Met with Under Sec of State Dept of Energy Security & Net Zero
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Local authorities are essential to decarbonising the way we travel, heat our homes, and power our economy ๐ ๐๏ธ โก๏ธ
Our Policy and Research Officer explores the role of the @UKInfraBank & Local Climate Bonds in financing #LocalNetZero for @ICE_engineers๐
ice.org.uk/news-insight/newsโฆ
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โIf the whole of the North had a devolution deal, we'd go faster on Net Zeroโ โ @AndyBurnhamGM at #ConferenceOfTheNorth.
With devolution high on the agenda, a short thread on overcoming some of the fiscal barriers stopping local leaders going further & faster on #LocalNetZero ๐งต
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๐ธ "The @PwC_UK and @UKRI_News suggest the cost of #LocalNetZero is ยฃ58 billion and you get social benefits of up to ยฃ825 billion. But if you leave it to Whitehall, it costs ยฃ195 billion and you only get ยฃ444 billion," @ChiefExecUK100_ on the cost-effectiveness of local action.
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๐จ | TUNE IN to the launch of @CSkidmoreUKโs #MissionZero #NetZeroReview at @KingsCollegeLon!
๐ฃ๏ธ @ChiefExecUK100_ is at the launch to talk about why local leaders are critical to delivering a #NetZero local big bang.
#MissionZeroLaunch #LocalNetZero
๐บ Watch live NOW ๐
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Congratulations to the new ๐ฌ๐ง Prime Minister
@RishiSunak.
We look forward to continuing to work with the Government on #LocalNetZero and #CleanAir priorities.
Amidst an #EnergyCrisis, our members are ready to work with the new PM on lowering bills for households across the UK.
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