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Households dumped 5.6 million tonnes of packaging last year

Councils are urging the Government to ensure that reforms focus on reducing unnecessary waste created in the first place and increasing the recyclability of packaging.

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Flood Action Week: LGA statement

Extreme weather preparation is a key priority for councils, who develop comprehensive plans to cope with any bad weather, to protect residents and businesses, and to recover as quickly as possible.

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Misfiring incineration tax could heap billions of unfunded costs on councils

“We urge government to review proposals, to hold industry responsible for reducing the level of waste it creates in the first place, alongside wider support for councils in their efforts to increase recycling.”

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LGA responds to Climate Change Committee report

Only councils can lead targeted local climate action in our villages, towns and cities that hit net zero targets for half the costs and generate three times the returns.

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LGA responds to NAO report on biodiversity net gain

“We want to work with government to ensure that councils have the right tools and resources to implement biodiversity net gain as effectively as possible.”

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LGA responds to simpler recycling collections announcement

“Our national ambitions for waste and recycling will only be achieved by fully empowered local delivery, alongside measures transferring the costs from taxpayers onto the waste producers.”

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Government urged to get rid of red tape to help councils to act on climate

"Government will not reach net zero without empowering councils to deliver local climate action in every village, town and city."

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Time to shift to a locally led approach to tackle climate change - LGA on NAO report

“It is now time to shift to a locally led approach, which would mean councils can target the homes that need the support most, while working with local businesses to build skills and growth.”

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Time to bin excess packaging, say consumers and councils

Shoppers are tired of too much packaging, polling by YouGov for the Local Government Association has found.

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Inadequate water quality testing hurting local communities, say coastal councils

“For the sake of these communities, their health, and the planet, we are urging the Government to properly resource the regular testing of coastal waters.”