"This council lows in the Scorecards because there hasn't been the political will & national support to take further climate action. This isn't the time to scrap targets. It's time to redouble efforts to cut bills for residents, clean the air and make our local communities stronger and safer." (3/3)

Our response "Scrapping climate targets during a 4th major heatwave and as fires rage across the UK & Europe is extreme and yet more virtue signalling." (2/3)

Councils using our Scorecards to scrap net zero targets 😧(1/3) www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-countr... #ClimateAction #ClimateDenial

Reform UK end 'net zero mandates' as members reject man-made climate change call

'As the earth is round and as the sky is blue, man-made climate change exists'

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It's great to hear how our Action Scorecards have been used by philanthropic funders, @impatienceearth.bsky.social, to better understand local climate action and help them advise grantmakers. Read the full case study: climateemergency.uk/the-action-s... @mysociety.org

We were recently in the @endsreport.com, covering what scrapping net zero looks like, or not, locally. Watch this space for more info on how we are tracking changing net zero targets from councils. Or get in touch directly to tell us what is happening where you are 👀 tinyurl.com/5n7eyzhh

Reform UK wants a local war on net zero – so what’s making some of its brand new councillors more pragmatic?

The populist right-wing party is hoping to use newly gained councils as the vanguard of a crusade against green policies – but, as James Fair writes, Reform UK administrations all across England are…

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🙋‍♀️ Want to work with us? Partnering with us means being part of the only independent, UK-wide assessment of council climate action, and supporting councils, campaigners and communities who use the Scorecards. We hope this summary inspires you to get in touch💡 climateemergency.uk/partnerships...

Impact! The @thecccuk.bsky.social recently published a report they'd commissioned CAG Consultants to write and they used our Scorecards data🎉 The report states that more support is needed for councils to deliver climate climate & we agree🤝

The Right of Reply for the 2027 Council Climate Action Scorecards is now open (9 July to 27 August). Council officers can see their first mark and question any scores so far. Last year 75% of councils took part, and it made scores fairer and more accurate. councilclimatescorecards.uk @mysociety.org

What does effective transport action look like? Frome has as many school streets as Newcastle. Oxfordshire's zero emission zone cut NO2 by up to 18%. Support for school streets rose from 53% to 71% once people saw them working. Full recap: climateemergency.uk/what-does-ef...

🌍 June update: First Mark complete! 174 volunteers marked 256 councils for the 2027 Action Scorecards. Thank you! 🧵

Thank you to @jrct.bsky.social for supporting our work 💚

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@climateemergencyuk.bsky.social Council Climate Scorecards project provides valuable tools to understand progress and identify opportunities for improvement. Read their case study here: lnkd.in/dSwb-5jz JRCT are glad to fund this initiative via our Sustainable Future programme.

Last chance to sign up to our webinar on transport decarbonisation, taking place TOMORROW! 🚌 We'll be joined by Cllr Gareth Epps (Oxfordshire CC), Carla Collenette (Frome Town Council) and Alice Roberts (London CPRE) for a deep dive into what effective transport policy looks like in practice.

New mayoral areas are on the way! We're offering free training for groups in Cheshire & Warrington, Cumbria, Greater Essex, Hampshire & the Solent, Norfolk & Suffolk, and Sussex & Brighton to: ✅ Define a clear campaign ask ✅ Engage with Mayoral candidates ✅ Work with local media

Our remote team had a rare in-person day together in York this week, great to reconnect and see the city's sustainable transport initiatives up close 🚲 If transport's your thing, our Scorecards in Action: Transport webinar is coming up, sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scorecards...

🚌 30 people have already registered for Scorecards in Action: Transport — Tuesday 23 June, 12–1:15pm. Spaces still available, and we have two great speakers confirmed 👇

What would a Reform government mean for climate action? In this article, Isaac Beevor draws a distinction between hardline councils like Kent and Durham, which are ideologically opposed, and those making anti-net-zero statements while quietly continuing projects with a clear benefit to residents.

What a Reform government could mean for EVs and solar panels

Many Reform councils have scaled back net-zero policies in favour of a hardline approach - but some have kept them

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School food standards are under review, it's the perfect moment to push for healthier, more sustainable menus. 🫛 Our 2025 Action Scorecards found that half of UK school menus already include a dedicated vegetarian day, so let's make sure the new standards go further. 🥕

Reform UK gained 14 more councils at the May elections. Our Scorecards research is already capturing the damage — renewable projects halted, government grants turned down. Our response? 40% of councils now use our Scorecards. We're not going anywhere.

🎙️ New speaker announced for Scorecards in Action: Transport — Tuesday 23 June, 12–1:15pm GMT. Free to attend. Here's who's joining us 👇

Congratulations to our 32 graduates from the Local Climate Policy Programme, and good luck to all the volunteers who are about to start training with us! 🎓 7 of our previous volunteers have now secured full time jobs in the environment sector, and Aelfi just joined them. 🙌 🌍 💚

What's the benefit of sending #FOI requests to multiple councils? As Isaac from @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social explained at #FOIFest, it enables you to see the national picture that is not otherwise available. Listen to Isaac's short session on our podcast www.mysociety.org/podcast/how-...

Could this be you? 🎓 Last few spaces on our Local Climate Academy — registration closes 26 May. Six weeks online for council officers & councillors, every Tuesday from 2 June. £75 per person. Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985370653...

"A lot of my work is about dealing with change. Having the Scorecards helps us lay out clearly which actions we want to be doing." Cambridge City Council 🌍 Nearly 40% of UK councils now use CE UK's Scorecards.

Northern Irish councils are taking climate action — but their statutory duty falls short of what's needed 🇬🇧 The 2025 Action Scorecards on Northern Ireland's 11 councils (average score: 24%): ✅ 100% support local food growing (up 5!)

Last week our Partnerships Director Isaac Beevor wrote that the fossil fuel rollercoaster was on the ballot paper. Now Reform UK has taken control of 14 councils across England. 🧵

The results are coming in across England, Wales and Scotland. Whoever just got elected — here's how residents can push them on climate. 🧵

🗳️ It's election day across England, Wales and Scotland — and council climate action is on the ballot paper. Our Partnerships Director Isaac Beevor has written for LGC Plus on why the choices councils make about energy matter right now. 🧵

Transport is one of the UK's biggest sources of emissions — and councils have real power to shift how we get around 🚌 The 2025 Action Scorecards Transport findings: ✅ 72% of councils have 60+ public EV chargers (up 40!) 🚌 66% of transport authorities have low-emission buses (up 7)

"Through the LCA I learned how to open up climate conversations inside & outside the council — and link climate to housing, health, and keeping it on the agenda." 🌍 110+ officers & councillors trained. Next cohort: Tuesdays from 2 June. £75. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985370653...

Our next free webinar turns the spotlight on Transport. We're delighted that our speaker is Carla Collenette from Frome Town Council. 🚶‍♀️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scorecards...

Scorecards in Action: Transport

This is an informal knowledge-sharing event for Council Officers and Councillors. Join us as we explore best practice in this section!

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