Fifth Report - Local government and the path to net zero
Select Committee
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
HC 34
29 October 2021
Government Response (AI assessment · 26 of 26 classified)
Accepted
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Government response
Local government and the path to net zero: government response to the Select Committee report · published 18 Jan 2022
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 70
The Green Homes Grant voucher scheme proved a disappointing failure, and it is important that...
Recommendation
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. …
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Government Response Summary
The government response provided is an exact copy of the committee's recommendation text and does not offer any substantive response or commitment.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 112
In line with its commitment in the Heat and Buildings Strategy, we urge the Government...
Recommendation
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Para 125
Besides buildings, transport and energy, there are many areas where local government can make a...
Conclusion
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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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Recommendation
Not Addressed
As already recommended, the Government must immediately consult local government on the contents of a...
Recommendation
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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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