local authorities

Defra moves to establish zero-tolerance policy on illegal waste, as government threatens to confiscate fly tippers' driving licenses

PackUK confirms freeze on producer disposal fees under Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging scheme, after government moves to plug funding gap

Budget constraints seen as most significant barrier to decarbonisation for eight-in-10 local authorities, new FOI requests reveal

Fresh funding to support 500 miles of new walking and cycling routes, claims Active Travel England

Local climate action has improved, but pace of change means many authorities are set to miss high profile net zero targets for 2030

Energy Systems Catapult compiles 30 years' of energy-related data into new net zero packages designed to help local authorities roll out clean tech projects

Conservative MP Chris Skidmore and Tees Valley Mayor Baron Houchen publish new report calling on Ministers to give local government the power it needs to accelerate decarbonisation efforts

New funding for energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects to be accompanied by a further £20m of emergency support

Report from MPs and peers argues that unless government devolves significant powers and cash to a local level, national climate targets will not be met

New Public Buildings Energy Efficiency Report warns nine in 10 public buildings will need upgrading in the next seven years to meet climate goals