Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Climate Emergency UK is coming near you! Join one of our upcoming events: ✨ - Sussex Climate & Nature Network, Haywards Heath, 26th September🌿 - Northern Ireland Environment Week, Online, 28th September🍀 - Futureproof Cumbria, Penrith, 30th September🍁 120
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Join us on 22nd Sept as we welcome two amazing speakers bringing complementary perspectives on advocating for sustainable food choices. 💚 Officers and councillors from +22 councils across the UK will also be joining us. Will you be there? 🍪 Save your spot at: 🍎 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scorecards... 010
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026✨ Join our board ✨ Are you passionate about local climate action? 💚 Do you have media or fundraising experience? 🌱 We're looking for new board members! 🦭 More information and how to apply: docs.google.com/document/d/1... 001
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026What will your new Mayor do to support local climate action? 🤔 We will soon be joining in-person events near you in Sussex with the Sussex Climate and Nature Network and in Cumbria with @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social 💚 110
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Speaker Announcement! ✨ We're excited to confirm that Cllr @ianmiddleton.bsky.social will be joining our line-up of speakers for Scorecards in Action: Sustainable Food Choices. 🥕 Register now at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1991394144... 101
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026@essex.gov.uk announced it is scrapping its net zero programmes🌍💔 Our response, quoted in @thetimes.com: "Why would any council want to put the health of children and vulnerable people at risk by scrapping climate action? After a summer of deadly heatwaves and wildfires, that’s irresponsible. 🔥 140
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Speaker Announcement! ✨ We're excited to confirm that Ander Zabala, Sustainability and Climate Service Group Manager for @hackneycouncil.bsky.social will be joining our line-up of speakers for Scorecards in Action: Sustainable Food Choices. 🥕 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1991394144... 110
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Is your area affected by the local government reorganisation (LGR) or devolution? Our next Local Climate Academy has been designed for you! Only few spaces left, register now at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/local-clim... 100
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Move over Greater London Authority...Oxfordshire County Council is now the leader on #cleanair in the UK! A striking example of of the value of assessing *all* UK councils on their climate action, including #Transport, as we do in the Council Climate Action Scorecards. Link to story in comments 👀 000
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Did you know that, according to our research, more than 50% of UK schools now provide a fully vegetarian day? 🥕 Join us on 22nd September as we explore the role local governments have in promoting sustainable food choices. 🍎 242
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Walsall Council used their low score in our Action Scorecards as a reason to scrap their #netzero target 😮 We said that's not on, more not less action is needed to cut bills and lessen wild fires in the UK. Link & quote in comments #heatwave #walsall #climateaction 122
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026"This council lows in the Scorecards because there hasn't been the political will & national support to take further climate action. This isn't the time to scrap targets. It's time to redouble efforts to cut bills for residents, clean the air and make our local communities stronger and safer." (3/3) 000
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Our response "Scrapping climate targets during a 4th major heatwave and as fires rage across the UK & Europe is extreme and yet more virtue signalling." (2/3) 000
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Councils using our Scorecards to scrap net zero targets 😧(1/3) www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-countr... #ClimateAction #ClimateDenialbirminghammail.co.ukReform UK end 'net zero mandates' as members reject man-made climate change call'As the earth is round and as the sky is blue, man-made climate change exists' 100
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026It's great to hear how our Action Scorecards have been used by philanthropic funders, @impatienceearth.bsky.social, to better understand local climate action and help them advise grantmakers. Read the full case study: climateemergency.uk/the-action-s... @mysociety.org 011
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026We were recently in the @endsreport.com, covering what scrapping net zero looks like, or not, locally. Watch this space for more info on how we are tracking changing net zero targets from councils. Or get in touch directly to tell us what is happening where you are 👀 tinyurl.com/5n7eyzhhtinyurl.comReform UK wants a local war on net zero – so what’s making some of its brand new councillors more pragmatic?The populist right-wing party is hoping to use newly gained councils as the vanguard of a crusade against green policies – but, as James Fair writes, Reform UK administrations all across England are… 021
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026🙋♀️ Want to work with us? Partnering with us means being part of the only independent, UK-wide assessment of council climate action, and supporting councils, campaigners and communities who use the Scorecards. We hope this summary inspires you to get in touch💡 climateemergency.uk/partnerships... 111
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Impact! The @thecccuk.bsky.social recently published a report they'd commissioned CAG Consultants to write and they used our Scorecards data🎉 The report states that more support is needed for councils to deliver climate climate & we agree🤝 100
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026The Right of Reply for the 2027 Council Climate Action Scorecards is now open (9 July to 27 August). Council officers can see their first mark and question any scores so far. Last year 75% of councils took part, and it made scores fairer and more accurate. councilclimatescorecards.uk @mysociety.org 133
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026What does effective transport action look like? Frome has as many school streets as Newcastle. Oxfordshire's zero emission zone cut NO2 by up to 18%. Support for school streets rose from 53% to 71% once people saw them working. Full recap: climateemergency.uk/what-does-ef... 131
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026🌍 June update: First Mark complete! 174 volunteers marked 256 councils for the 2027 Action Scorecards. Thank you! 🧵 110
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Thank you to @jrct.bsky.social for supporting our work 💚 010
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Last chance to sign up to our webinar on transport decarbonisation, taking place TOMORROW! 🚌 We'll be joined by Cllr Gareth Epps (Oxfordshire CC), Carla Collenette (Frome Town Council) and Alice Roberts (London CPRE) for a deep dive into what effective transport policy looks like in practice. 100
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026New mayoral areas are on the way! We're offering free training for groups in Cheshire & Warrington, Cumbria, Greater Essex, Hampshire & the Solent, Norfolk & Suffolk, and Sussex & Brighton to: ✅ Define a clear campaign ask ✅ Engage with Mayoral candidates ✅ Work with local media 100
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Our remote team had a rare in-person day together in York this week, great to reconnect and see the city's sustainable transport initiatives up close 🚲 If transport's your thing, our Scorecards in Action: Transport webinar is coming up, sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scorecards... 030
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 11/06/2026🚌 30 people have already registered for Scorecards in Action: Transport — Tuesday 23 June, 12–1:15pm. Spaces still available, and we have two great speakers confirmed 👇 111
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026What would a Reform government mean for climate action? In this article, Isaac Beevor draws a distinction between hardline councils like Kent and Durham, which are ideologically opposed, and those making anti-net-zero statements while quietly continuing projects with a clear benefit to residents.inews.co.ukWhat a Reform government could mean for EVs and solar panelsMany Reform councils have scaled back net-zero policies in favour of a hardline approach - but some have kept them 130
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026School food standards are under review, it's the perfect moment to push for healthier, more sustainable menus. 🫛 Our 2025 Action Scorecards found that half of UK school menus already include a dedicated vegetarian day, so let's make sure the new standards go further. 🥕 110
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Reform UK gained 14 more councils at the May elections. Our Scorecards research is already capturing the damage — renewable projects halted, government grants turned down. Our response? 40% of councils now use our Scorecards. We're not going anywhere. 110
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 24/05/2026🎙️ New speaker announced for Scorecards in Action: Transport — Tuesday 23 June, 12–1:15pm GMT. Free to attend. Here's who's joining us 👇 100
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Congratulations to our 32 graduates from the Local Climate Policy Programme, and good luck to all the volunteers who are about to start training with us! 🎓 7 of our previous volunteers have now secured full time jobs in the environment sector, and Aelfi just joined them. 🙌 🌍 💚 100
Reposted by Climate Emergency UKmySociety @mysociety.org · 19/05/2026What's the benefit of sending #FOI requests to multiple councils? As Isaac from @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social explained at #FOIFest, it enables you to see the national picture that is not otherwise available. Listen to Isaac's short session on our podcast www.mysociety.org/podcast/how-... 011
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Could this be you? 🎓 Last few spaces on our Local Climate Academy — registration closes 26 May. Six weeks online for council officers & councillors, every Tuesday from 2 June. £75 per person. Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985370653... 012
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026"A lot of my work is about dealing with change. Having the Scorecards helps us lay out clearly which actions we want to be doing." Cambridge City Council 🌍 Nearly 40% of UK councils now use CE UK's Scorecards. 110
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Northern Irish councils are taking climate action — but their statutory duty falls short of what's needed 🇬🇧 The 2025 Action Scorecards on Northern Ireland's 11 councils (average score: 24%): ✅ 100% support local food growing (up 5!) 110
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Last week our Partnerships Director Isaac Beevor wrote that the fossil fuel rollercoaster was on the ballot paper. Now Reform UK has taken control of 14 councils across England. 🧵 111
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 08/05/2026The results are coming in across England, Wales and Scotland. Whoever just got elected — here's how residents can push them on climate. 🧵 100
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 07/05/2026🗳️ It's election day across England, Wales and Scotland — and council climate action is on the ballot paper. Our Partnerships Director Isaac Beevor has written for LGC Plus on why the choices councils make about energy matter right now. 🧵 100
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Transport is one of the UK's biggest sources of emissions — and councils have real power to shift how we get around 🚌 The 2025 Action Scorecards Transport findings: ✅ 72% of councils have 60+ public EV chargers (up 40!) 🚌 66% of transport authorities have low-emission buses (up 7) 141
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026"Through the LCA I learned how to open up climate conversations inside & outside the council — and link climate to housing, health, and keeping it on the agenda." 🌍 110+ officers & councillors trained. Next cohort: Tuesdays from 2 June. £75. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985370653... 000
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Our next free webinar turns the spotlight on Transport. We're delighted that our speaker is Carla Collenette from Frome Town Council. 🚶♀️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scorecards...eventbrite.co.ukScorecards in Action: TransportThis is an informal knowledge-sharing event for Council Officers and Councillors. Join us as we explore best practice in this section! 100
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026The climate and ecological emergencies are closely intertwined 🌿 With Earth Day just yesterday, our 2025 Action Scorecards Biodiversity findings feel especially timely: 🌻 90% of local authorities have reduced mowing or created wildflower habitat (up 10!) 100
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Earth Day 2026 update from CE UK: 125 volunteers are now assessing councils for the 2027 Action Scorecards. Plus: new brand identity, subsidised officer training, a Transport webinar, and food policy content coming up. Sign up to our newsletter at: actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-u... 010
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Local Climate Academy What's included: 🗓 6 x 90-minute live interactive sessions 💬 2 open Q&A and networking sessions 📋 Follow-up resources and session recordings 🏅 A completion certificate 111
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Our next Local Climate Academy (LCA) will run 2 June - 7 July 2026. 🎓 🆕 Officers new to their role will benefit from our introduction to council powers and spheres of influence. 💚 More experienced officers will particularly benefit from the networking and the action planning parts of the training. 131
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 17/04/2026In 2017, Wales set a target for a carbon neutral public sector by 2030, and the 2025 Action Scorecards results show real strength: ♻️ All 5 UK councils recycling 70%+ of waste are Welsh -Bridgend, Conwy, Pembrokeshire, Vale of Glamorgan and Swansea 🔎 councilclimatescorecards.uk/nations/wales/ 122
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Volunteer recruitment for the 2027 Action Scorecards is now closed — and 250 amazing people signed up! 🎉💚 We are so grateful to everyone who applied and helped spread the word. 100
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Local elections are weeks away. New research on our 2025 Scorecards shows councils don't need to wait for more money to act on climate — governance, engagement and public pressure matter more. Our Ops Director Annie Pickering writes in LGC this week 👇 Article: www.lgcplus.com/politics/cli...lgcplus.comAnnie Pickering: Money isn't all in climate actionAcademic research has found funding is not the biggest factor in a council’s performance in the climate action scorecards, writes the operations director 121
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026English councils are taking climate action — with no legal obligation to do so ⚖️ Unlike Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, there's no statutory duty for English councils to act on climate. Yet the 2025 Action Scorecards show real progress: 120
Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Climate Emergency UK has a new look. 🆕 Since we started in 2019 as a volunteer group, we've grown into an established organisation producing the only comprehensive assessment of local climate action across all UK councils. 📊 110