Select committee: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Conclusion 25
Fifth Report - Local government and the path to net zero
Published 29 Oct 2021
Paragraph 125
Addressed to Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Conclusion (the committee's words)
Besides buildings, transport and energy, there are many areas where local government can make a profound contribution to the UK meeting its net-zero target. We have highlighted waste management, procurement and local leadership, but there are many more besides. It is the responsibility of central government, in partnership with local government, to enumerate every area where local authorities can take climate action. It is also the responsibility of central government to make sure local government is properly funded to take climate action.
From: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, Fifth Report - Local government and the path to net zero (HC 34), paragraph 125, 29 October 2021
Government response
The government responded to the whole report on 18 January 2022 (deadline 29 December 2021).