Bristol to pilot citizens’ assemblies
Bristolians could be gathered to make decisions on issues such as the climate crisis. One of the biggest shake-ups in years in how decisions are taken on the major issues in Bristol has been approved with the introduction of citizens’ assemblies. It came as the...
Nottingham’s Workplace Parking Levy
Legislation passed last week will allow Scottish cities to implement workplace parking levies and spend the proceeds on cycling infrastructure and improved public transit. Glasgow and Edinburgh could lead the charge, and they would be doing so thanks to the example...
Bradford City resolution on Bradford City Airport
The following was resolved: 12. WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY SUPPORT FOR LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT Resolved – Council welcomes: 1. the declaration of a Climate Emergency made by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) on 27 June 2019; 2. the Climate...
Sue Flack Talk: Workplace Parking Levy in Practice: Experience in Nottingham and Elsewhere.
Transform Scotland welcomed Sue Flack to the Edinburgh City Chambers on Thursday 11 October to deliver a talk on: ‘Workplace Parking Levy in Practice: Experience in Nottingham and Elsewhere.’ Sue’s talk reflected on her experiences on setting up the Workplace...
Warrington Council takes 50% stake in Scottish energy company
An English local authority has invested £18 million in return for a 50% stake in Scottish energy provider Together Energy to supply its residents with green electricity. Earlier this year, Warrington Borough Council announced plans to become the first UK local...
North east lincolnshire
Link to news North East Lincolnshire Council members have pledged to continue their work to combat climate change as they met to discuss future solutions. Representatives from across the political spectrum attended a workshop at Grimsby Town Hall to better...
Southampton
For the latest version of the Southampton Climate Action Plan visit our database (a) Councillor Hammond moved Councillor Leggett seconded. Council notes that in 2017, our city became one of the first local authorities in the UK to pass a motion recognising that the...
Middlesborough
Link to Council Minutes "Middlesbrough Council notes: That the impacts of climate breakdown are already causing serious damage around the world. That the 'Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 C' published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in...
Leicester consider a Workplace Parking Levy
Council bosses say they want to start what will inevitably be a long and difficult conversation about its big idea to try radically change the way people travel into and around Leicester. The Workplace Parking Levy (WPL) is a proposal to tax parking spaces owned by...
Telford & Wrekin
For the latest version of the Telford & Wrekin Climate Action Plan visit our database Tonight I proposed a motion to Full Council to declare a climate emergency. I am delighted that it was passed unanimously. We are committed to make the council carbon neutral...
Peterborough
For the latest version of the Peterborough Climate Action Plan visit our database At tonight's full council meeting members unanimously declared a climate emergency and committed to urgent action - you can read the motion here - https://t.co/dDzKDyUBeD —...
Isle of Wight
For the latest version of the Isle of Wight Climate Action Plan visit our database ght Council…After Amendment - https://t.co/hjdTEiG8fp - IW Radio #iwnews #isleofwight — Isle of Wight News (@iwightnews) July 24, 2019 A decision to declare a climate emergency was...
Blackburn with Darwen
For the latest version of the Blackburn with Darwen Action Plan visit our database Blackburn with Darwen makes 2030 carbon neutral pledge https://t.co/x6ZLfSY7vZ https://t.co/WtK6HhXPL5 — Blackburn Life (@BlackburnLife) July 21, 2019 MOTION 1 Motion to DECLARE A...
Leicester – EMH Homes
The largest residential Passive House scheme in the UK has been praised as a beacon of sustainable and affordable housing at its opening ceremony on Monday 19 June 2017. The award-winning Heathcott Road, in the Saffron Lane area of Leicester, developed by emh...
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
THE COUNCIL HAS JUST DECLARED A CLIMATE EMERGENCY - MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE APPLAUDING! — BCP Council (@BCPCouncil) July 16, 2019 (A) Climate Emergency Councillor Simon Bull will move and Councillor Chris Rigby will second the following motion: Full Council...
Stoke-on-Trent
A debate is now being held on the proposed amendment to the motion calling for Stoke-on-Trent to declare a climate emergency. The amendment suggests setting up a commission that meets in public and hears evidence from a wide range of representatives.—...
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
Members have voted to declare a climate emergency. — RBWM (@RBWM) June 25, 2019 By Councillor Clark This Council: i) Declares an environmental and climate emergency; whilst noting the council’s achievements in reducing its environmental impacts including reducing...