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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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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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Adapting to climate change with the Environment Agency

From 1 October 2011, the Environment Agency has take on a new role as the delivery body for the Government’s climate change adaptation programme in England.

 
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Power Up 2011

Power Up is an inspirational residential weekend for community campaigners. It will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the legal and planning system from other campaigners, particularly important as...

 
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The Localism Bill - Sign our joint statement!

The Localism Bill will have a fundamental influence on the shape and development of our communities. Through the introduction of neighbourhood planning and a duty for local authorities to cooperate,...

 
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Climate Resilient Infrastructure: Preparing for a Changing Climate

On 9th May 2011, Defra’s Secretary of State launched Climate Resilient Infrastructure, a cross-Government report which outlines the challenges to the transport, energy, water and ICT infrastructure sectors to adapting...

 
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Which Way Up – A report by the Energy Saving Trust for WWF and Friends of the Earth

Tenants living in the UK's coldest, health-hazard homes could save £488 a year on fuel bills if they were improved to a basic standard of heating and insulation, a new...

 
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60% cut in CO2 by 2030, recommend Committee for Climate Change

The Committee for Climate Change has recommended that UK emissions are cut by 60% (on 1990 levels) in their advice to Government for the Fourth Carbon Budget period (2023-7). ...

 
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The Green Deal

The UK housing stock is responsible for a significant proportion of the UK’s carbon emissions - approximately one quarter - with the heating for non-domestic building accounting for around a...

 
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Warm Homes, Greener Homes

The Government has published its Household Energy Management Strategy [PDF 739kb], setting out its plans for meeting its target for a reduction of 29% in carbon emissions from the household...

 
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