Nationwide scheme tackles climate change through local investment
A nationwide scheme has been launched to help tackle climate change by encouraging residents to invest in their local councils.
The programme, based on University...
ESG disclosure never been more pervasive globally, says new report
A new report assessing the regulatory landscape for sustainability reporting has found that environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure has never been more pervasive...
Southampton unveils plans for hundreds of green homes
Southampton City Council has approved plans to deliver hundreds of much-needed new homes across the city in an investment programme worth an estimated £144m.
Addressing...
Concern grows over homeowners’ rights and work standards under Green Homes Grant
Homeowners must receive high quality improvements under the government's new energy efficiency scheme, campaigners and MPs have urged.
The Green Homes grant will fund improvements...
Lewes District strategy hopes to build on ‘positive changes in sustainability behaviour’ seen during...
Cabinet councillors have agreed a revised timetable and format for next steps in developing Lewes District Council’s climate change and sustainability strategy.
In July 2019,...
New laws to cut red tape around rebuilding unused buildings as homes
New laws laid in Parliament will 'deliver much-needed new homes and revitalise town centres across England', Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced.
The new rules,...
New online hub encourages Cornwall residents to live lower carbon lives
A new online platform set to inspire Cornwall residents to live more sustainably has been unveiled.
The new web platform The Carbon Neutral Cornwall Hive has been...
Plans to tackle global climate and health emergency get green light from Newham Council
'An ambitious and far-reaching' plan to address the global climate and health emergency was given the green light at a meeting of Newham Council...
Ecological emergency declared at Cotswolds
Cotswold District Council (CDC) has voted to declare an ecological emergency, putting ecological issues at the heart of the Council’s actions to deliver nature...
Hounslow to introduce emissions-based parking charges
Hounslow Council has decided to introduce emissions-based parking charges for Pay and Display parking and business permits.
This follows a single member decision taken by...
