Councils can make a difference when it comes to doing something to help the environment – as well as help us too.
Devon County Council has been awarded a ‘silver tier’ for doing its bit:Â Green Council Report: Are county councils taking sustainable steps?
Councils across the land have been recognised for initiatives in 2022: How local councils are acting on climate | Local action
And there are lots of inspiring examples – which can also save us folk on the ground some money:
1. Local action works – for climate and communities
It’s clear that many climate initiatives are already having huge payoffs. Cutting traffic in Nottingham has already saved 7,840 tonnes of carbon dioxide through a parking levy used to fund better public transport. And while it’s vital councils measure progress towards key climate targets, they can demonstrate wider benefits too.
This can be anything from getting more people walking to improving access to green space and cutting the cost of heating homes. North East Derbyshire Council expects residents to save an average of £286 per household following its insulation of council homes.
8 lessons learned from councils leading the way on climate | Local action
But pardon the cynicism!Â
The government is so green that it’s planning to recycle policies. Groundbreaking new policy: make do and mend