Local government and the path to net zero

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 10 Mar 2021 Closed: 24 Jan 2022 Parliament page
The aim of the inquiry is to scrutinise the government’s plans to make all new homes “zero carbon ready” by 2025, through the introduction of the Future Homes Standards, and to explore how local government can help the UK to reduce its carbon emissions to “net zero” by 2050, including … Read more
18 Recommendations
8 Conclusions
1 Report
5 Oral sessions
5 Events
Activity timeline 7 events
18 Jan
2022
Report published
29 Oct
2021
Report published
20 Sep
2021
Oral evidence
15 Sep
2021
Oral evidence
13 Sep
2021
Oral evidence
12 Jul
2021
Oral evidence
21 Jun
2021
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 5 sessions
20 Sep 2021
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Oral Evidence
Eddie Hughes · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Emma Fraser · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Emma Fraser · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Ffiona Hesketh · Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Siobhan Jones · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities The Lord Callanan · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
15 Sep 2021
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Oral Evidence
The Rt Hon. the Lord Deben · Climate Change Committee
13 Sep 2021
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Oral Evidence
Cllr Peter Schwier · Essex County Council Cllr Sarah Rouse · District Councils Network Nick Hibberd · Brighton & Hove City Council Professor Janette Webb · University of Edinburgh Richard Blyth · Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Xavier Brice · Sustrans
12 Jul 2021
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Oral evidence
Brian Robson · Northern Housing Consortium Catherine Evans · Stonewater John Alker · UK Green Building Council Michael Lewis · E.ON UK Nicola Pitts · Independent Networks Association Richard Smith · National House Building Council (NHBC)
21 Jun 2021
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Oral evidence
Andrew Forth · Royal Institute of British Architects Cllr Rachel Blake · Local Government Association Colm Britchfield · E3G Philippa Borrowman · Green Alliance Polly Billington · UK100 Polly Cook · ADEPT
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Fifth Report - Local government and the path to net zero HC 34 29 Oct 2021 26 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
Clear
14 Recommendation Not Addressed
Fifth Report - Local government an…
The Green Homes Grant voucher scheme proved a disappointing failure, and it is important that...
The Green Homes Grant voucher scheme proved a disappointing failure, and it is important that the reasons for its failure–that it was created too quickly, had high management and administration costs, and did not last long enough–should shape future schemes. … Read more
Government Response
The government response provided is an exact copy of the committee's recommendation text and does not offer any substantive response or commitment.
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24 Recommendation Not Addressed
Fifth Report - Local government an…
In line with its commitment in the Heat and Buildings Strategy, we urge the Government...
In line with its commitment in the Heat and Buildings Strategy, we urge the Government to immediately consult local authorities on how it can better support them to take advantage of the funding available for other types of low-carbon smart … Read more
Government Response
The government's response outlines existing programs and support for local authorities in developing smart energy systems, but it does not commit to the recommended immediate consultation with local authorities on how to better support them with funding for other low-carbon energy systems.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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25 Conclusion Not Addressed
Fifth Report - Local government an…
Besides buildings, transport and energy, there are many areas where local government can make a...
Besides buildings, transport and energy, there are many areas where local government can make a profound contribution to the UK meeting its net-zero target. We have highlighted waste management, procurement and local leadership, but there are many more besides. It … Read more
Government Response
The government response acknowledges the diverse roles of local authorities in contributing to net zero, particularly in transport, but does not address the committee's conclusion regarding central government's responsibility to enumerate all areas for local climate action or ensure proper funding.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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26 Recommendation Not Addressed
Fifth Report - Local government an…
As already recommended, the Government must immediately consult local government on the contents of a...
As already recommended, the Government must immediately consult local government on the contents of a draft net zero delivery framework setting out the relative roles and responsibilities of local and central government. It must also commit to properly funding local … Read more
Government Response
The government references previous responses for local authority climate funding but does not address the recommendation to consult on a net zero delivery framework. While it describes the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, it does not provide explicit assurance that it will fund schemes of the kind previously covered by the European Regional Development Fund.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Government Response AI assessment · 26 of 18 classified
Accepted 11
Accepted in Part 5
Acknowledged 6
Not Addressed 4
Total 18 recs + 8 conclusions