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Is localism delivering for climate change?

This report explores the impacts of the coalition’s localism agenda on climate change action. It asks:

 
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Sheffield's Eco-Schools

Eco-Schools is an international award scheme which schools can use to make sure that they are working hard to be more and more eco-friendly. Sheffield City Council are promoting...

 
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Biomass training courses

Ignite is an innovative training programme of practical seminars and interactive workshops with a focus on woodfuel. Ignite is designed for those wanting to know more about woodfuel and to...

 
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CCSF Technical Support Service

Are you having problems with determining the feasibility or viability of microgeneration on new developments or are you finding that ensuring more sustainable drainage is an issue? If so then the Technical...

 
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Climate Change Training for Planning Officers

This free training package is designed to enhance the skills planning officers need to take positive action on climate change and increase local authority capacity to tackle causes and effects....

 
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Climate Change Skills Fund - YoHr Space Programme Report and Project Update

Local authority Leaders and Chief Executives recognised the critical importance of managing the risks and opportunities associated with climate change in Yorkshire and Humber and agreed a programme of work that...

 
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Economic value of biodiversity

This report presents the findings of a study of  'The Economic Valuation of the Ecosystem Service Benefits delivered by the UK Biodiversity Action Plan'. The research, commissioned by Defra (and...

 
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Making Open Data Real: A Public Consultation

The Open Data consultation paper sets out Government’s proposed approach for Transparency and Open Data Strategy, which is aimed at establishing a culture of openness and transparency in public services....

 
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Going Dutch: Local Government and Fuel Poverty

This paper published by NLGN (New Local Government Network) explores the challenge of rising household energy costs and draws on international inspiration to suggest a new model of support that...

 
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Community orchards. How?

Whether your ambitions are to conserve a community orchard or to get together with neighbours to start and manage one, this 'how to' guide is designed to help you by...

 
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