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UK100

Delivering net zero locally requires urgent funding reform

Policy

Delivering net zero locally requires urgent funding reform

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

clock 05 September 2023 • 5 min read
'The future of net zero must be local': Councils demand greater powers to help meet UK climate goals

Policy

'The future of net zero must be local': Councils demand greater powers to help meet UK climate goals

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

clock 02 May 2023 • 4 min read
'Flimsy': Defra under fire over under-powered and under-the-radar Air Quality Strategy

Policy

'Flimsy': Defra under fire over under-powered and under-the-radar Air Quality Strategy

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'

clock 02 May 2023 • 8 min read
Air Quality Strategy: Government criticised for 'unacceptable' quick fire consultation

Policy

Air Quality Strategy: Government criticised for 'unacceptable' quick fire consultation

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

clock 13 April 2023 • 4 min read
Councils call for clearer mandate and more funds to deliver climate goals

Policy

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

clock 30 January 2023 • 3 min read
'End the wait. Insulate': How an 'oven-ready, cost neutral' efficiency plan could tackle the energy bills crisis

Policy

'End the wait. Insulate': How an 'oven-ready, cost neutral' efficiency plan could tackle the energy bills crisis

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

clock 16 November 2022 • 11 min read
It is time to get our house in order while the sun is shining

Policy

It is time to get our house in order while the sun is shining

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

clock 07 August 2022 • 4 min read
Poll: Public back more power for local authorities to deliver climate action

Policy

Poll: Public back more power for local authorities to deliver climate action

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

clock 13 July 2022 • 5 min read
BusinessGreen Leaders Awards: Meet the finalists with Polly Billington, CEO of UK100

Management

BusinessGreen Leaders Awards: Meet the finalists with Polly Billington, CEO of UK100

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

clock 08 July 2022 • 5 min read
UK Mayors urge government to give them the tools to deliver net zero

Policy

UK Mayors urge government to give them the tools to deliver net zero

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

clock 08 June 2022 • 3 min read
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25 September 2023 • 4 min read
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Caroline Lucas accuses Prime Minister of 'Alice in Wonderland' approach to net zero

26 September 2023 • 6 min read
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UK and Germany ink new hydrogen partnership

26 September 2023 • 3 min read
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'Home-grown energy': UK closes in on record solar rooftop installations

26 September 2023 • 2 min read
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