Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 25
25
Paragraph: 125
Besides buildings, transport and energy, there are many areas where local government can make a...
Conclusion
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.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The diverse nature of local authorities’ roles as place shapers, planners and trusted leaders means they have influence across a range of carbon emitting sectors, including transport. Local Government is responsible for planning, designing, delivering and maintaining transport infrastructure such as local roads, pavement, cycling lanes and bus prioritisation, infrastructure, and bridges. The administration and coordination of public transport at a local level has a key role to play in the net zero agenda, ranging from light rail, concessionary travel and funding socially necessary bus services.