In line with the recommendation from the Climate Change Committee, and seemingly in line with its own commitment in the Net Zero Strategy, we urge the Government to immediately begin consulting local government on the contents of a draft net zero delivery framework setting out the relative roles and responsibilities of local and central government. The framework should also clarify the critical role local government must play in delivering a just transition that benefits all communities. The ...

In line with the recommendation from the Climate Change Committee, and seemingly in line with its own commitment in the Net Zero Strategy, we urge the Government to immediately begin consulting local government on the contents of a draft net zero delivery framework setting out the relative roles and responsibilities of local and central government. The framework should also clarify the critical role local government must play in delivering a just transition that benefits all communities. The Government should also consult local government on what additional powers it might need to meet its climate targets. Type: recommendation | Number: 6 | Paragraph: 30 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Local Climate Action Chapter of the Net Zero Strategy sets out our commitments to enable local areas to deliver net zero. This includes setting clearer expectations on how central and local government interact in the delivery of net zero. We will do this by building on e