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My advice to councillors: climate action can help ease the cost of living crisis

I have some advice for national, regional and local politicians alike: don’t sideline climate action in the process of tackling the cost-of-living crisis.
Cllr Paul Haslam
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North Yorkshire Council

Wednesday 10 July 2024
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Some significant manifesto wins. Are the major parties finally listening to local government on climate action?

With the general election only three weeks away, the main parties have now published their manifesto plans. While climate change has not been a central focus of the campaign, it presents a significant economic opportunity that the UK cannot afford to ignore.
Christopher Hammond
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UK100

Friday 14 June 2024
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Energy Security Committee hears from UK100 Co-president on competitive funding and warm homes

Wiltshire Council leader reinforces calls to end short-term, competitive funding for local energy efficiency measures at parliamentary committee hearing.

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is taking evidence on local authority efforts to support improved household energy efficiency as part of its wider “Heating our homes” enquiry.

Alongside the need for a tailored approach to rural homes, witnesses highlighted the issue of local authority funding.
UK100
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UK100

Tuesday 16 January 2024
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UK100 Logo Round

The UK100 roadshow rolls into party conference season

Party conference season is a whirlwind of receptions, fringe events and impassioned speeches as the political tribes gather to rally supporters and promote their policy agendas. For UK100, autumn conferences provide an unparalleled opportunity to bring together national decision-makers and local leaders and advocate for empowering local authority climate action.
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UK100

Tuesday 31 October 2023
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Patrick Hargreaves, Parliamentary Officer, UK100

Amendment 191: towards consistent climate consideration in planning in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill

Today, September 4, 2023, the House of Lords will vote on whether to back Net Zero local plans.
Patrick Hargreaves
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UK100

Monday 4 September 2023
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Jason Torrance UK100

Clearing the air: UK100 responds to ULEZ expansion High Court verdict

The recent High Court ruling on London's clean air zone (ULEZ) marks a significant point in our collective journey towards cleaner air. The decision, which dismissed a challenge to the legality of The Mayor of London's decision to expand the scheme next month, reaffirms the importance of local decision-making and maintaining commitment to the fight against air pollution.
Jason Torrance
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UK100

Monday 31 July 2023
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Patrick Hargreaves, Parliamentary Officer, UK100

Investing in local Net Zero: key lessons for local leaders

In June 2023, UK100, acting as the secretariat for the APPG on Sustainable Finance, convened a policy roundtable in the House of Lords. This gathering brought together private finance experts, local leaders, and parliamentarians to discuss de-risking local climate finance. The discussion highlighted key opportunities and challenges for local authorities seeking investment for Net Zero projects. Below are some of the top takeaways for council leaders.
Patrick Hargreaves
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UK100

Monday 24 July 2023
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Jason Torrance UK100

Jason Torrance at the Zemo 20:Zero Clean Air Day conference

Below is UK100 Interim Chief Executive Jason Torrance's speech from the Zemo 20:Zero Clean Air Day conference at City Hall in London on 15 June 2023. Check against delivery.
Jason Torrance
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UK100

Thursday 15 June 2023
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NEW REPORT: Powers in Place

Local authorities face “Kafkaesque” barriers to achieving Net Zero goals, reveals a comprehensive new UK100 report. Powers in Place calls for a new Net Zero Local Powers Bill and Net Zero Delivery Framework. The report is released as UK100 joins Chris Skidmore MP’s Local Mission Zero Network and announces plans to work together to drive forward policy solutions to overcome the barriers to local Net Zero.
Christopher Hammond
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UK100

Wednesday 3 May 2023
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Jason Torrance UK100

Time to insulate the roof while the sun is shining

UK100's Interim Chief Executive Jason Torrance reflects on the energy efficiency announcements launched as part of the UK Government's "Green Day" Net Zero Strategy update and policy blitz.
Jason Torrance
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UK100

Friday 14 April 2023
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