Local councils

Survey highlights challenges facing councils trying to hit net zero

A new Local Government Association survey of council climate change officers has highlighted the significant challenges local authorities face in achieving their Net Zero targets due to insufficient powers, funding and support.

Electric Vehicles

Local leaders get £4.7bn for North and Midlands transport

T+E Forum 2024 video interview: Chris Rimmer, Lead Policy, Strategy and Implementation, Cenex

Chris Rimmer chaired the Conversations with Councils session at the forum.

Councils could face £8bn funding black hole by 2028/29

Councils in England could face a funding gap of more than £8 billion by 2028/29 without adequate funding, new analysis b...

Compleo energises Islington’s £1.2m charging project

Oxfordshire based EV charge point manufacturer Compleo UK has secured a major tender with Islington Council.

TTF meets to discuss local authority charging

The Transport Technology Forum’s (TTF) EV Working Group will meet next month to discuss funding, planning and implementa...

TTF’s EV working group set to bring councils together

The Transport Technology Forum’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Working Group will host a day of expert-led sessions, i...

Electric Vehicles

Local authorities to take control of buses

Local leaders are set to take control of local bus services under new plans unveiled by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh...

UK100 urges Government to work with councils to deliver on Net Zero following local election results

UK100 is urging the government to work in partnership with local authorities to develop a comprehensive Net Zero deliver...

Local leaders unite on challenging climate misinformation

Local leaders from the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Greens have gathered to commit to put climate action...

New tool will help councils identify sites for green energy projects

A free new tool has been launched for local authorities to quickly identify potential locations for green energy project...

Survey highlights challenges facing councils trying to hit net zero

A new Local Government Association survey of council climate change officers has highlighted the significant challenges ...

Electric Vehicles

Local leaders get £4.7bn for North and Midlands transport

A new £4.7 billion Local Transport Fund has been announced today for northern and Midlands-based local leaders.

Transport + Energy bring together key stakeholders to consider vital issues as we seek to decarbonise travel and transport.

David Rosselli, Energy Saving Trust

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