UK100 is delighted to unveil Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Richard Clewer, Leader of Wiltshire Council and Chair of the Countryside Climate Network, as our first-ever Co-presidents.
May 5 is an opportunity to elect local councillors who understand the scale of action we need to accelerate Net Zero, help residents with their energy bills and avert climate disaster.
UK100's Hywel Lloyd reflects on the energy distribution network operators (DNOs) and Ofgem's recent call for evidence and open hearings — and what it means for local authorities.
The Chief Executive of the UK Infrastructure Bank, John Flint, reflects on how infrastructure finance can help local leaders unlock the transition to Net Zero.
Christopher Hammond, Network Membership Director, reflects on our recent 'Lunchtime Learnings' webinar, discussing the the good, the bad and the ugly of transport interventions, with five steps discussed to smooth the delivery path.
Cllr Lorna Dupré reflects on Cambridgeshire County Council's new Climate Change & Environment Strategy, which commits to reach Net Zero in the Council's own operations by 2030 and across the whole county by 2045.
Hywel Lloyd outlines the engagement that UK100 has had with the UK's Distribution Network Operators to ensure that local authority energy planning is considered in their plans for the future of the electricity networks.
Reflecting on last year's achievements, Cllr Phil Williams explores how Three Rivers District Council has managed to achieve one of the highest recycling rates in England at 63.1% in 2020/21.
So near to Christmas the last thing you want to do is read another COP26 blog, but here's why it still matters. Our Network Membership Director Christopher Hammond explores what COP26 means for local government in 2022.