Case studies

OCC is using the evidence-based recommendations from its 2019 Citizens’ Assembly to steer their approach to climate change.

Recognising the council cannot do it alone, the communications team is amplifying its reach through committed and enthusiastic partners.

ACT emphasise the importance of having trusted people, including local councillors, for residents to speak to.

BCC was the first council to declare a Climate Emergency in 2018, and in their approach to comms and engagement, evaluation is key.

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is moving from a resident parking permit structure with seven price bands to one which is more directly related to the CO2 emissions of the vehicle.

SCC focused on demonstrating its commitment and starting a conversation with residents on how to achieve its ambitious goals.

Lewes District Council adopted a new corporate plan in February 2020, following the declaration of a climate emergency in July 2019, under a new Green/Lib Dem led ‘co-operative alliance’.

ENGIE is redeveloping the former 1GW coal fired power station at Rugeley, Staffordshire, as an exemplar of low carbon residential development and mixed use placemaking.

The Retrofit Accelerators deliver carbon and energy savings for Public Bodies across London (Central & Local Government, NHS, Not for Profits, Social Housing Providers) and can help them think smarter, take a more holistic and Public Body / borough-wide view and achieve much more.

Cambridgeshire County Council runs the Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange (CUSPE) Policy Challenges programme, which unites researchers, councillors and officers in a collaborative, research-led approach to policy-making.