Power Shift

UK100, Quantum
May 2021
Our Power Shift report is the most comprehensive examination of the powers local authorities have and need to deliver on climate ever undertaken. It draws on previous expert reports, including those produced for government, combined with a series of interviews with local authorities and other stakeholder organisations.
In UK100's response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's inquiry on housing conditions in England, we outlined key priorities: supporting local authorities with dedicated funding and enhanced legal powers to tackle rogue landlords, addressing the poor condition of privately rented homes through stronger enforcement and the Decent Homes Standard, and ensuring new homes meet high standards through the Future Homes Standard.
In UK100's Spending Review 2025 submission, we outline key priorities for accelerating local climate action as a network of councils committed to net zero. We call for targeted investment in local energy planning, community energy projects, senior planners, and council retrofit delivery capacity. The submission emphasises moving from short-term competitive funding to strategic, multi-year investment approaches.