Climate Emergency UK

Application: Scorecards Volunteering Sign up to be a Scorecards volunteer and assess councils climate action

New to local climate action or a returning volunteer? There's a role for you. Sign up for Cohort 2 👉 actionnetwork.org/forms/2027-a...

Cohort 2 of the 2027 Action Scorecards volunteer programme is now open (May–June)! 🌍💚 Two roles available: Scorecards Assessor or FOI Assessor — both include access to our free Local Climate Policy Programme.

Accelerating Local Climate Action Conference Join us for the Accelerating Local Climate Action report launch and conference exploring what factors accelerate local climate action

Victoria brings extensive experience in campaigning and empowering communities to drive meaningful climate action.
She brings invaluable insights on building powerful networks between local campaigners and local government.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accelerati... 💚

Victoria created @friends-earth.bsky.social s regional Mayor and local government programme, which now involves a wide network of local action groups and partners.
Before joining Friends of the Earth, she worked in local government in Liverpool and Watford. 🏘️

Announcing our next speaker for the Accelerating Local Climate Action Conference! 🌍✨
Victoria Marsom, Interim Director of Communities & Networks at @friends-earth.bsky.social , will be speaking on 18 March. 🎤
She played a key role in the successful campaign against the Whitehaven Coal Mine. 💚

Register here 👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/scorecards-in-action-buildings-and-heating-tickets-1979735793050

On Tuesday 24th March, we'll be joined by: 🔹 George Frost – UK Country Manager, iChoosr
🔹 Andrew Rice – Programme Manager, LARA Project, MCS Foundation
🔹 Robyn Smith – Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Scorecards in Action: Buildings and Heating is a free lunchtime session open to council officers, councillors, campaigners, and residents — with breakout Q&As to speak directly with the speakers.

Air pollution is key to measure to improve. Which is why we measure UK councils on their WHO air pollution levels in London and beyond in our Council Climate Action Scorecards.
See how London councils do on transport, incl air pollution and other measures: councilclimatescorecards.uk?country=&ruc...

Accelerating Local Climate Action Conference Join us for the Accelerating Local Climate Action report launch and conference exploring what factors accelerate local climate action

His conservation work delivered impressive results: increased tree planting, expanded wildflower meadows, protected ancient woodlands, and expanded nature reserves. 🌳
Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accelerati... 💚

Mike led transformative programmes: school streets, Vision Zero road safety, cycle lanes, bus priority measures, and low-traffic neighbourhoods. He also championed housing retrofit, community-led climate initiatives, and circular economy programmes. 💚

Announcing our next speaker for the Accelerating Local Climate Action Conference! 🌍✨
@mikehakata.bsky.social former Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment and Transport in Haringey Council, chairs our panel 18 March: How councils can encourage local campaigns and wider support? 🎤

Application: Scorecards Volunteering Sign up to be a Scorecards volunteer and assess councils climate action

Apply to Cohort 2: actionnetwork.org/forms/2027-a...

Planning & Land Use Want to know how effective UK councils’ climate plans and strategies are? Check out the Council Climate Scorecards to see your Council’s score and how it compares to others across the UK.

Progress is real. So are the gaps.
🔎 Check Planning and Land Use key takeaways at: councilclimatescorecards.uk/sections/s3_p_lu/

⛽ 8 mineral planning authorities approved new or expanded fossil fuel infrastructure

📈 52% require onsite renewables in new developments (up 6 — but nearly half still don't)

Planning decisions made today will shape our built environment for decades 🏗️
The 2025 Action Scorecards Planning & Land Use findings:
✅ 57% of local authorities approved 3+ renewable energy projects (up 24!)
Thanks to @mysociety.org for bringing this to life 🌟

Accelerating Local Climate Action Conference Join us for the Accelerating Local Climate Action report launch and conference exploring what factors accelerate local climate action

She brings crucial insights on driving climate action even when budgets are tight and communities face multiple challenges.
Katherine sits on the LGA's Neighbourhoods Committee and London Councils' Transport and Environment Committee. 🏘️
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accelerati... 💚

Katherine initiated Hounslow's climate emergency declaration in 2019, leading to the borough's Climate Emergency Action Plan.
First elected in 2014, she's held cabinet portfolios in Housing, Communities, and Public Health, and served as Deputy Leader. 💚

Announcing our next speaker for the Accelerating Local Climate Action Conference! 🌍✨
@katherinedunne.bsky.social , Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport at Hounslow, speaks 18 March in: Money Matters - How cash-strapped authorities have still had impact? 🎤

🔍 Want experience with Freedom of Information requests and local climate policy?
We're recruiting FOI Assessor volunteers for the Council Climate Action Scorecards! You'll help manage FOI responses from all 400 UK councils - full training provided.
Apply now 👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/2027-a...

Accelerating Local Climate Action Conference Join us for the Accelerating Local Climate Action report launch and conference exploring what factors accelerate local climate action

Rhianna brings invaluable insights from the council perspective—showcasing what's possible when local government prioritises climate action strategically and collaboratively.
Join us to learn from Rhianna and other sector leaders! 💚
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accelerati...

She's passionate about supporting communities to take meaningful climate action where they live and work.
Her expertise is particularly strong in domestic retrofit programmes, having supported local authorities across the Midlands through the Midlands Net Zero Hub and Nottingham Energy Partnership.🏘️

Announcing our next speaker for the Accelerating Local Climate Action Conference! 🌍✨
Rhianna Stephenson, Climate Change Manager at City of Lincoln Council, will be speaking on 18 March. 🎤
She leads strategic climate action at Lincoln and is a Commissioner for the Lincoln Climate Commission. 💚

Cost Saving Want to know how effective UK councils’ climate plans and strategies are? Check out the Council Climate Scorecards to see your Council’s score and how it compares to others across the UK.

Smart investment now = long-term savings for communities 🔎 councilclimatescorecards.uk/themes/cost-saving/

💡 Only 16 local combined authorities have launched a Climate Bond or equivalent

⚠️ 66% have retrofitted significant buildings (down 5 since 2023)

Local councils are under huge financial pressure — but climate action can be part of the answer 💷
Our new cost-saving theme is live on the Council Climate Scorecards:
✅ 79% of local authorities support shared transport schemes (up 4 since 2023)

This is a clear way that councils can support reducing the demand for, & normalisation of, products & services that are damaging to the planet & to local populations. It also helps to start conversations about the amount of ads on our streets & what we would rather see there instead 🌳

Application: Scorecards Volunteering Sign up to be a Scorecards volunteer and assess councils climate action

Our volunteers roles are now open!
We will run the Local Climate Policy Volunteer Programme from April
actionnetwork.org/forms/applic...
We'll also run our Freedom of Information Request Volunteer Programme from late May: actionnetwork.org/forms/2027-a...
See you then :)