Climate Emergency UK (CE UK) has published their first analysis report of their Council Climate Action Scorecards, which identifies the key characteristics of councils that encourage further climate action.

Britain’s flagship renewables scheme has received a funding boost from government, with more than £1 billion for its upcoming auction.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s counter-pollution response is being practiced this week in an exercise off Portland, Dorset.

English hedgerows will be protected by law as the government sets out its plans for domestic hedgerow regulations, following a consultation last year.

£5.9 million of Welsh Government support has been given to businesses investing in research and innovation across the country.

The Government Property Agency (GPA) closed the doors at 1 Victoria Street in London to "generate substantial savings."

A close up image of a solar panel.

The UK government has withdrawn from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) after the failure of efforts to deliver net zero.

Waste Reform: Lack of clarity makes it hard to prepare for change, says NAO

The latest National Audit Office report warns that businesses and local authorities may not be ready in time for the proposed changes to waste management services.

New report shows job growth in UK offshore wind industry

A new report by the Offshore Wind Industry Council shows a surge in the number of people working in the UK offshore wind industry, and a substantial increase in private investment.

TfL launches consultation on ULEZ expansion

Plans to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone to cover almost the whole of the capital from 29 August 2023 have been launched by TfL and The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan

Newcastle & Gateshead Clean Air Zone put on hold

Due to come into force this July, Tyneside transport chiefs have confirmed that a new Clean Air Zone (CAZ) has been postponed indefinitely.

Leisure Centre in Morecambe on the way to carbon neutrality

Gas boilers replaced with a two-stage heat pump system to reduce energy consumption.

New data has shown that local authority supply chains are responsible for over 10 per cent of UK carbon emissions.

The government has been urged to implement an action plan to help local authorities take action on fuel poverty.

Students will be able to study the natural world through an exciting new GCSE in natural history to be introduced by September 2025.

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Event Diary

Following a period of remarkable growth and momentum, Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live is making a powerful move—relocating its southern edition to the iconic London Olympia on 18–19 June 2025.

Housing 2025 is coming to Manchester Central on 24-26 June. Welcoming everyone in the housing and wider living sector under one roof, As the only place the whole UK housing sector comes together every year, it is where the sector will discuss and collaborate, identify solutions and speak with one voice to those framing the debate.

In January 2025, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology announced a new ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’ to encourage an increase in AI adoption across the UK. What will the Government’s plans for AI mean for local authority teams? How will emerging technologies affect environmental health services in the future?

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