Onward has stressed that levelling up plans should also include a radical expansion of neighbourhood control through town and parish councils.

The LGA has said that nearly 700,000 new green jobs could be created by 2030 if councils are given a greater role in local job creation.

A new application pack has been released for companies developing Smart City solutions to aid the training of AIs for pedestrian and traffic management.

Glasgow City Council is celebrating the city being awarded the EarthCheck Benchmarked Community status.

3,000 electric vehicle charge-points will be rolled-out across Birmingham to reduce city emissions by 50 per cent in 2030, compared to 2020 levels.

Planning applications will have to show how they help meet Scotland’s ambitious targets to cut emissions to net zero by 2045 to get approval.

The Safety of Women at Night Fund will award up to £5 million to 22 organisations focused on improving the safety of women and girls at night.

A new poll has found that local councils are trusted the most to take action on climate change and make a difference in local areas.

Legislation that will protect and enhance the environment for future generations has now passed into UK law.
The Environment Act seeks to improve air quality, restore natural habitats, increase biodiversity, reduce waste and make better use of resources. It will also halt the decline in species by 2030, require new developments to improve or create habitats for nature, and tackle deforestation overseas.