Climate Local and council action on climate change 10 th December 2013 What is Climate Local? A council-led, voluntary initiative to champion action to reduce emissions and build resilience to a changing climate. A source of resources and advice for councils. A network of councils to provide peer support and to inform the LGAs lobbying work with Government. Whats involved? Sign up to the commitment individually or as a partnership Within 6 months of signing, set your own local commitments and targets based on local priorities. Share your progress and learning annually and refresh your local commitments and actions. Network with other councils and share resources via the Knowledge Hub and your own websites Whos signed up? Upper tier authoritiesLower tier + unitary authorities Climate Local in East Midlands 24% of East Midlands councils have signed up. 11 councils: 2 upper tier, 1 unitary, 8 lower tier. Blaby District Daventry District Erewash Borough Gedling Borough Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Leicestershire County Lincoln City Lincolnshire County Mansfield District North Kesteven District Nottingham City Climate Local commitments and actions 54 Climate Local plans published, committing to over 800 local actions. Includes 235 actions to increase resilience. Common themes Embedding action procurement, reporting, strategies, leadership. Internal cost savings - energy efficiency, renewable energy, business miles. Domestic energy efficiency and fuel poverty. Growth support to SMEs, low carbon jobs, LEPs. Planning polices sustainable transport, sustainable buildings, flood risk. Flooding awareness raising, flood defenses, flood maps, SUDS. Climate Local resources How the LGA is using Climate Local Climate Local steering group. Engaging councilors. Evidence for LGA lobbying work. Demonstrating council leadership and innovation. Showcasing good practice. Green Deal and ECO research Obligated energy companies have delivered only 16.5% their March 2015 ECO target, which is 67% behind where they should be by this point in the scheme. Demand for Green Deal amongst residents was reported as low or non-existent by 82% of councils surveyed. An overwhelming majority of council respondents felt that the Green Deal and ECO could be improved (93% and 87% respectively) to make it easier for councils to increase uptake. Green Deal and ECO research 73% of council surveyed are working in partnership with another council. 48% of the councils surveyed that have successfully accessed ECO funding, have also managed to lever in other funding from a range of sources. This additional funding ranges in value from 100,000 to over 2 million. A project using ECO funding can take months to get off the ground and require at least one full time project manager and associated steering group. Making the business case for action Supporting economic growth and jobs Supporting vulnerable communities Saving money Any questions? Lucy Breeze Local Government Association Join the conversation knowledgehub.local.gov.uk/group/climatelocal For information on LGA and council-led action on climate change go to: local.gov.uk/climate-change local.gov.uk/climate-change