In UK100's response to the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee's inquiry on workforce planning for clean energy, we outlined three key priorities: establishing a coordinated national skills strategy through Skills England, empowering local authorities to drive green skills development with proper funding and support, and increasing investment in training and education. As a network of 116 local authorities committed to rapid net zero transition, we emphasised the need for standardised training programmes and clear career pathways.
The TRANSITION Clean Air Network’s new ‘Low Emission Zone Toolkit’ — produced with UK100 support — provides comprehensive guidance for local authorities planning to introduce a Low Emission Zone (LEZ). The LEZ is a scheme designed to improve local air quality by encouraging the use of less polluting vehicles in a specific area.

The Future Is Local: The Local Mission Zero Network Report

The Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE MP, Ben Houchen, Baron Houchen of High Leven
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Mission Zero Coalition
September 2023
26 SEPTEMBER, LONDON — UK100 welcomes the new The Future Is Local report from the Local Mission Zero Network, of which we are a member. The report is co-authored by the Government’s former Net Zero Tsar, Chris Skidmore OBE MP and the Mayor of Tees Valley, Ben Houchen.

Powers in Place: Members briefings

Quantum, UK100
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UK100
September 2023
As we launch a new chapter of our landmark Powers in Place, we have also created a series of issue-based briefing notes to help our members digest the key takeaways from the comprehensive report.