These case studies show how local systems are putting the High Impact Change Model into practice to improve intermediate care, strengthen partnership working and support people to recover, regain independence and return home safely.
Direct emissions from buildings accounted for 17 per cent of UK greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. The sector needs to rapidly decarbonise both the construction and operation of buildings.
Electricity generation is responsible for 15 per cent of UK greenhouse gas emission, with large proportion coming from renewables. Further development of low-carbon energy infrastructure is still required.
The Corporate Peer Challenge report includes a number of recommendations for the LGA to consider. The LGA has accepted the recommendations and is addressing them through an initial action plan.
The LGA commissioned a Corporate Peer Challenge in December 2022 to the same methodology as applies to councils and a progress review was conducted in November 2023.
Transcript of episode 18 of our behavioural insights podcast – Nudges for Social Good – in which Miar Crutchley and Jason Andrews of Merton Council share the work they have been doing to improve air quality for Merton residents. They discuss how they managed to reduce vehicle idling at level crossings and how using the correct message can make all the difference.
