In our response to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), we argued that the NPPF must prioritise climate change as the primary focus of planning. We called for stronger support for local climate action, explicit carbon impact assessments, and greater protection for carbon-sequestering habitats while emphasising the need to align with Net Zero goals.

UK100's latest report "Local Net Zero 2.0: The Moment to Deliver" welcomes the new government's clean energy, devolution and planning reform ambitions while exposing the inherited "broken local government system" that is hampering councils' ability to deliver on them.

With 2024 set to be the UK's first "Net Zero election" our new report urges local authorities to step up as trusted sources of information and effective drivers of practical progress.

In our response to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities consultation on The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, we argued that while the proposed standards are an improvement, they fall short of delivering genuinely future-proof homes.

Reflecting on UK100's achievements in 2023.

The TRANSITION Clean Air Network’s new ‘Low Emission Zone Toolkit’ — produced with UK100 support — provides comprehensive guidance for local authorities planning to introduce a Low Emission Zone (LEZ). The LEZ is a scheme designed to improve local air quality by encouraging the use of less polluting vehicles in a specific area.

26 SEPTEMBER, LONDON — UK100 welcomes the new The Future Is Local report from the Local Mission Zero Network, of which we are a member. The report is co-authored by the Government’s former Net Zero Tsar, Chris Skidmore OBE MP and the Mayor of Tees Valley, Ben Houchen.

Our new landmark report spotlights how local authorities are pioneering nature recovery initiatives, despite facing a “dysfunctional” policy and funding environment. The report calls for more consistency, priority and investment from Ministers.

As we launch a new chapter of our landmark Powers in Place, we have also created a series of issue-based briefing notes to help our members digest the key takeaways from the comprehensive report.