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The dysfunctional local authority funding system is jeopardising councils’ decarbonisation efforts, writes Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Councillor Jayne Sharratt

Government's net zero tsar Chris Skidmore backs UK100's calls for a new Net Zero Local Powers Bill which it estimates could unlock £137bn in net zero savings

Government argues revised plan is designed to complement existing 2019 Clean Air Strategy, but critics accuse Ministers of shifting 'all the political risk on to hard-working councillors'

The Air Quality Strategy was launched on 11 April with the public consultation running until 21 April

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

Ahead of tomorrow's Autumn Statement, new polling shows majority of Brits are worried about paying their energy bills - but green groups insist steps can still be taken to curb energy costs

The UK's next PM must work closely with local councils to deliver a long-term energy efficiency plan that can reduce soaring household energy bills, argues Chris Skidmore MP

EXCLUSIVE: UK100 network of local authorities releases results of survey, alongside series of progress reports analysing central government's progress on decarbonisation

The boss of the initiative to engage local government with the net zero transition reveals how the group has expanded to more than 100 local and regional authorities over the past year

Leading Metro Mayors sign joint declaration calling on government to give them the powers and funding necessary to enact ambitious city decarbonisation plans