How do our Councils Compare to Others Across the UK?

Written before the release of May's Sustainable Economy Strategy,

"Climate Emergency UK was set up in response to the climate emergency declarations that councils started making from the end of 2018. CE UK began by collecting these declarations, and the Climate Action Plans that followed". 

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Mid Sussex District Council scored just 20%. Lets make sure we start to turn this around!

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Friends of the Earth provide case studies from Councils across the UK leading the way on Climate policy. Here are just a few:

Warrington Borough Council, which raised funds for a renewable energy project through community municipal bonds that could be purchased for as little as £5 by residents

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Blaenau Gwent Council, which set up a citizens assembly for just £50,000 to engage the local community in climate decision-making

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Nottingham City Council, which raised millions for better public transport in the local area through its workplace parking levy

North East Derbyshire District Council, which upgraded hundreds of council homes to improve energy efficiency and alleviate fuel poverty simultaneously

Wirral Council, which adopted an ambitious tree strategy to plant 210,000 by 2030 and protect existing trees

Waltham Forest Council, which has almost fulfilled its target to completely divest its pension funds from fossil fuels within 5 years

Derry and Strabane District Council, which is one of the first local authorities in the UK to have created a zero-waste circular economy strategy

The Local Government Association provides a great resource for Councils with case studies, knowledge sharing and other tools.