Councils call for clearer mandate and more funds to deliver climate goals

Cecilia Keating
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Councils call for clearer mandate and more funds to deliver climate goals

Latest appeal from local authorities for funds to tackle air pollution and emissions comes as UK's 'biggest ever' polluting vehicle scrappage scheme launches in London

Local councils have once again appealed for more funding and resources to support their work to deliver on the nation's climate and air quality goals, in the wake of fresh findings that highlight the health...

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