Case studies

On 2 October 2024, South Cambridgeshire District Council hosted its Climate and Environment Advisory Committee meeting at Comberton Village College. Students representing three local secondary schools enjoyed a morning of officer-led workshops around the themes of circular economy, air quality, sustainable food, water resources, and biodiversity.

Shropshire Council has an ambitious 2030 carbon net-zero target for indirect and direct emissions. Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) methods are key to reaching this target and pyrolysis is the leading technology with multiple co-benefits.

Responding to the global climate emergency is a fundamental priority for Essex County Council (ECC). Environment has been identified as one of the four core themes of ECC’s Everyone’s Essex organisational strategy.

West Lancashire Borough Council has engaged with groups of high school students to share knowledge about climate change impacts, mitigation, adaptation, democracy, and related careers in local government through an interactive game.

The Air Quality Team at the Regulatory Services Partnership (led by Merton Council and including Richmond and Wandsworth) is a tri-borough coalition that is on a mission to clean up London’s air.

A collection of case studies from various councils and stakeholders on the design and development of commercial waste services.

Devon County Council (DCC) set a net zero target by 2030 and is implementing a carbon reduction plan to reduce its emissions by 70%. This leaves about 112,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) to offset at 2030/31 and beyond.

Essex County Council delivered a year-long project to galvanize residents to recycle their food by providing them with the relevant tools and know-how to take action.

Merton LBC won LGC award for Medium Team of the Year for its "innovative and proactive approach to improving air quality".

A new UK-wide guide – Introduction to Local Climate Adaptation – has been released to bolster local climate resilience.