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Developing a strategy
In this section we cover how your local authority can develop its climate change strategy. This is broken down into country specific guidance below.
EnglandReducing carbon dioxide emissions in your local authority area - the guide helps local authorities to address per capita carbon dioxide emissions in the local authority area. The guide includes many useful examples of good practise for local authorities across the UK. |
ScotlandIn summer 2009, the Climate Change (Scotland) Act was given royal assent. This includes legally binding targets to achieve an 80% reduction in Scotland’s carbon emissions by 2050, with an interim target to achieve a 42% reduction. Local authorities and housing associations have a key role to play in meeting these targets. |
WalesIn November 2008, the UK Climate Change Act was given royal assent. This includes legally binding targets to achieve an 80% reduction in the UK’s carbon emissions by 2050 and a system for setting 5 year carbon budgets. Local authorities and housing associations have a key role to play in meeting these target. |
Northern IrelandThe Review of Public Administration will reduce the number of councils from 26 to 11 by May 2011 and introduce a number of new powers for local authorities. This change will result in a lot more opportunities for local authorities to influence carbon dioxide reductions and to help meet the UK-wide target of an 80% cut by 2050. |
