Devo deals lack representation
The lack of support for councils in this Government’s Autumn Statement will see rising needs unmet and an estimated £4 billion shortfall by 2024.
climate change
Leading the journey to net zero
A life-size white elephant called HS2 greeted us as we arrived to support so many of our inspiring councillors at the Green Party Conference in Brighton in October.
Councils sound alarm on local climate threats
Risks to people’s health from heatwaves is the greatest priority climate concern for councils, according to a new LGA survey on local climate preparedness.
Cities can unlock potential, summit hears
Cities can level up the country, grow the economy and tackle the climate crisis if they have the right resources and extra powers, urban leaders have said.
Green jobs
Councils need a skilled workforce to deliver climate change commitments and sustainable local growth.
Collaboration on regional net zero
The action that’s needed to address and arrest the impacts of climate change is wide-ranging and profound.
Co-creating a circular region
Over the past three years, local authorities have declared climate emergencies and taken an active role in supporting the delivery of net zero.
Local net zero: an indispensable goal
As Prime Minister, Boris Johnson established net-zero carbon as the quickest route to ending our reliance on Russian oil and gas, reducing household bills, and boosting local jobs and skills across the country.