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UK100 @uk100.org · 27/07/2026
Welcome to the whole MHCLG team and all new ministers. For them and the new government, our asks are unchanged: fiscal devolution reaching every council, not just those with mayors, and a statutory climate duty. UK100 is ready to help the former Mayor of Greater Manchester’s government deliver.
ALT — Green UK100 card headed “Welcome the new MHCLG team”, listing all twelve ministers from Angela Rayner as Secretary of State through to Baroness Taylor of Stevenage OBE, with their roles and joint departments.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 27/07/2026
MHCLG has a team packed with local government experience. @jimmcmahon.co.uk led Oldham. Baroness Blake led Leeds. @laboursatvir.bsky.social led Southampton. Baroness Taylor led Stevenage. Four former council leaders in the department that holds the keys to local government.
ALT 1 — Green UK100 card with a black and white portrait of Jim McMahon OBE MP. Text reads “Welcome back Jim McMahon OBE MP. Former leader of Oldham Council. MHCLG minister.”ALT 2 — Green UK100 card with a black and white portrait of Baroness Blake of Leeds CBE. Text reads “Welcome back Baroness Blake CBE. Former leader of Leeds City Council. Pictured at UK100’s Annual Parliamentary Reception, 2023. MHCLG minister.”ALT 3 — Green UK100 card with a black and white portrait of Satvir Kaur MP. Text reads “Welcome Satvir Kaur MP. Former leader of Southampton City Council. MHCLG and Home Office minister.”ALT 4 — Green UK100 card with a black and white portrait of Baroness Taylor OBE. Text reads “Welcome back Baroness Taylor OBE. Former leader of Stevenage Borough Council. Pictured with UK100’s Christopher Hammond. MHCLG minister.”
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UK100 @uk100.org · 27/07/2026
Welcome to @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social as Minister of State at MHCLG. A former Lambeth councillor who chaired the committee scrutinising this department — she knows the case for giving councils the powers and funding to deliver.
ALT — Green UK100 card with a black and white portrait of Florence Eshalomi MP. Text reads “Welcome Florence Eshalomi MP. Former chair of the HCLG Committee. Minister of State at MHCLG.”
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UK100 @uk100.org · 27/07/2026
Welcome to the DEFRA team: Dame Angela Eagle, Emma Hardy, Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, Stephen Morgan and Baroness Hayman of Ullock. Clean air, water and nature all run through local government. Our members are ready to help.
ALT — Green UK100 card headed “Welcome the new DEFRA team”, listing Dame Angela Eagle as Secretary of State, Emma Hardy as Minister of State, and Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, Stephen Morgan and Baroness Hayman of Ullock as parliamentary under-secretaries of state.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 27/07/2026
Congratulations to @emmahardymp.bsky.social, now Minister of State at DEFRA. Emma gave the ministerial keynote at our Breathing Life conference this year.
ALT — Green UK100 card with a black and white portrait of Emma Hardy MP. Text reads “Congratulations Emma Hardy MP. Pictured at UK100’s Breathing Life conference, 2026. Minister of State at DEFRA.”
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UK100 @uk100.org · 27/07/2026
Not forgetting our founder @pollybillington.bsky.social, who has been appointed a minister at DESNZ. Polly started UK100 because she believed local leaders needed a voice on climate at national level.
ALT — Green UK100 card with a black and white portrait of Polly Billington MP. Text reads “Congratulations Polly Billington MP. Founder of UK100. DESNZ minister.”
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UK100 @uk100.org · 27/07/2026
Welcome too to the wider DESNZ team: @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social, Michael Shanks, Martin McCluskey, Baroness Curran and Blair McDougall. Councils are the delivery partner for clean power and warm homes — we are ready to work with all of you.
ALT — Green UK100 card headed “Welcome the new DESNZ team”, listing Miatta Fahnbulleh as Secretary of State, Katie White and Michael Shanks as ministers of state, and Martin McCluskey, Polly Billington, Baroness Curran and Blair McDougall as parliamentary under-secretaries of state.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 27/07/2026
Congratulations to @katiewhitemp.bsky.social on her new role as Minister of State at DESNZ. We have worked closely with the minister and we look forward to building on that experience carried into the new role.
ALT — Green UK100 card with a black and white portrait of Katie White OBE MP. Text reads “Congratulations Katie White OBE MP. Promoted to Minister of State. Pictured with UK100’s Christopher Hammond. DESNZ minister.”
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UK100 @uk100.org · 21/07/2026
And welcome back Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary. MHCLG holds the keys to local gov [but not now devo which sits in No. 10 North—more detail to come]. Our asks are unchanged: fiscal devo reaching every council and a statutory climate duty. Local leaders, from all parties, are ready to deliver.
Green UK100 graphic with black and white portrait photo of Angela Rayner reads welcome back Angela Rayner MP Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Housing Secretary.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 21/07/2026
A warm welcome to @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social as Energy Sec. From energy consumers and warm homes at DESNZ to devo at MHCLG—and a shared New Statesman stage with our chief exec—we've seen Miatta's deep understanding of local climate leadership up close. We're excited to continue working together.
Green UK100 graphic with black and white photo of Miatta Fahnbulleh pictured with UK100's Christopher Hammond reads welcome Miatta Fahnbulleh MP Energy Secretary.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 21/07/2026
Thank you Ed Miliband for your leadership at DESNZ — from community energy secured in the GB Energy Act to the Local Power Plan and the first-ever public participation strategy for the energy transition. We wish you well taking climate action global as Foreign Secretary.
Green UK100 graphic with black and white portrait photo of Ed Miliband reads thank you Ed Miliband MP for your leadership at DESNZ Foreign Secretary.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 21/07/2026
Welcome to No 10, @andyburnham.bsky.social. As Mayor of Greater Manchester, the new prime minister led a UK100 member authority, backed our original pledge and called for local leaders to have the tools to do the job — including backing, in principle, a statutory climate duty. 🧵
Green UK100 graphic with black and white portrait photo of Andy Burnham reads welcome Andy Burnham MP former Mayor of Greater Manchester Prime Minister.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 23/02/2026
53% of Britons don't know what to believe on climate change — yet two-thirds still back the UK's climate targets. Councils are caught in the middle. Our co-president Cllr Tracey Dixon writes in the LGC today on why 🧵 www.lgcplus.com/politics/cli...
Headshot of Cllr Tracey Dixon, leader of South Tyneside Council and UK100 co-president, smiling and wearing glasses and a black and white jacket.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 20/11/2025
Game-changing guide shows councils using digital planning tools achieve 100% first-time LEVI funding success. Our new toolkit with UK Power Networks DSO & Cenex helps local authorities accelerate EV infrastructure rollout. 📖 www.uk100.org/publications... 📰 transportandenergy.com/2025/11/20/n...
Five people standing in a line holding copies of the new EV infrastructure guide at the Transport + Energy Forum 2025. From left to right: Chris Rimmer, George Christodoulakis, Lynne McDonald, Christopher Hammond and Alec Peachey. Behind them is a stage with the Transport + Energy Forum branding displaying "Commitment to Certainty"
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UK100 @uk100.org · 16/09/2025
🚨 New Member Alert 👑 We're delighted to welcome Preston City Council to the UK100 network! Welcome to our cross-party network! 🌱
Preston City Council joins UK100. Quote graphic featuring Cllr Matthew Brown, leader of Preston City Council, against a dark green background. Quote reads: 'We are pleased to join UK100 and a network of likeminded, ambitious councils that are committed to delivering cleaner, more powerful, thriving communities, finding solutions and working together to tackle climate change.' Photo shows Cllr Matthew Brown (left) and Cllr Suleman Sarwar (right), both smiling and standing at a table with the signed pledge document. UK100 and Preston City Council logos are displayed prominently.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 16/09/2025
UK100 members giving evidence at today's Devolution Bill hearing: Bev Craig (Manchester) Kevin Bentley (Essex) Tracy Brabin (West Yorkshire) Local leaders making the case for stronger devolution: Briefing: uk100.org/sites/defaul... Members: Complete our survey: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Green background with partial Union Jack flag in top right corner. White text reads 'DEVO BILL THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE' with 'MISSED OPPORTUNITIES?' highlighted on a white torn paper banner. UK100 logo appears at bottom left.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 25/07/2025
The myth: You have to choose between economic growth and climate action ❌ The reality: Growing the green economy means growing jobs for our communities ✅ Claire Holland from Lambeth Council shows how ambitious local leaders can do both 💚
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UK100 @uk100.org · 25/07/2025
"One toilet at a time, across the South Bank" 🚽 Sounds small? The impact is anything but. Here's how London Borough of Lambeth and Sustainable Ventures are proving that public-private partnerships unlock climate action that works 🧵
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UK100 @uk100.org · 04/07/2025
📢 Councils: Want to build public trust in your climate plans? Join @uk100.org & @involveuk.bsky.social for a free online workshop launching our Local Climate Engagement Resource Hub 🛠️🌍 🗓️ 15 July | 12pm 💬 Tools, case studies & breakout sessions 🔗 Sign up: www.uk100.org/events/build...
A promotional graphic for an online workshop titled "The Local Climate Engagement Blueprint," hosted by UK100 in partnership with Involve UK. The background shows a diverse group of people in discussion. Logos for UK100 and Involve are at the top, with a large green button that says "Register >" and the event date: "15 July | Midday.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 02/07/2025
🚨 Applications closing soon! Are you a Leader, Cabinet Member or Committee Chair driving local #ClimateAction? Join UK100’s Climate Leadership Academy — a coaching programme past grads call “exceptional”. 🗓️ Apply by 7 July 🔗 www.uk100.org/projects/cli... #NetZero #LocalGov #Leadership
A group of councillors stand in a discussion, with one woman at the centre gesturing mid-speech. The scene suggests active engagement and leadership. Overlay text reads: “Are you a Leader, Cabinet member, or Committee chair? Apply for Climate Leadership Academy by July 7th.” The UK100 logo appears in the bottom left on a bright green background with UK branding elements.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 30/06/2025
🌟 We're hiring a membership projects officer! Help local leaders tackle climate change & create thriving places powered by clean energy. 📍 Remote—2 office days/mnth 💰 £29,000 Perfect for someone passionate about climate action with event management skills. Apply by 20 July: www.uk100.org/careers
Green graphic with yellow starburst design featuring "MEMBERSHIP PROJECTS OFFICER" and "COME WORK WITH US" text, UK100 logo, "WE'RE HIRING!" message, and partial Union Jack design in corner.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 19/06/2025
🌱 Proud to be part of the WM-Net Zero Annual Event today in Birmingham! Our CEO Christopher Hammond chaired "Cleaner and greener transport for a healthier future" panel with: Dr Louise Reardon, Paul Fisher, Kirsten de Vos, and Sally James.
Wide view of the WM-Net Zero event venue showing the panel session in progress. The stage features panelists seated at a table with UK100 branding visible on screens, while attendees fill the conference room at round tables. The venue has distinctive green accent lighting on the ceiling
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UK100 @uk100.org · 17/06/2025
📝 More insights from the UK100 5 & 25 Local Climate Conference 📝 Last Friday, we brought together local leaders, campaigners & climate experts in Birmingham to ask: how do we move beyond climate targets and into real, lasting action?
Outdoor lunch scene at the UK100 conference showing attendees eating and socializing in a courtyard area. People are seated at wooden picnic tables under a white umbrella, with brick buildings in the background. A sign for "Joseph Gillott's Pens" is visible on the historic building wall. Conference attendees are wearing business attire and green lanyardsIndoor roundtable meeting with conference attendees seated around a black table. The group includes people of various ages engaged in discussion, with water glasses, papers, and a coffee cup on the table. Green conference lanyards are visible, and there's a poster of a woman with glasses on the wall behind them. The setting appears to be in a modern conference room with brick architectural details.Two people sitting at a table during a roundtable discussion at the UK100 conference. A woman in a white cardigan and blue floral top is smiling while writing notes on a large paper covered with handwritten text. A man in glasses and a light-colored shirt sits beside her. Both are wearing green conference lanyards.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 16/06/2025
🌟 Our team is still buzzing from the UK100 5 & 25 Local Climate Conference: Beyond Targets! Held in Birmingham on 13 June, we brought together 110+ local leaders, officers & experts to explore how we move beyond climate targets and deliver real change.
A group of professionals seated around a roundtable in a conference workshop setting, engaged in an animated discussion. The table is covered with papers, water glasses, and notebooks, with a woman in a denim dress gesturing as she speaks. Participants are wearing green lanyards, indicating a formal event.A panel of five speakers sits on stage under a large screen displaying their names and titles during the UK100 5 & 25 Local Climate Conference. The session, titled “How a Local Area Energy Plan Can Unlock Growth,” features speakers from UK100, UK Power Networks DSO, NESO, Community Energy Pathways, and Energy Systems Catapult. One speaker is mid-sentence while others listen attentively.Five panellists and a chairperson are seated on stage during a session titled “The Local Climate Story” at the UK100 5 & 25 Local Climate Conference. The panel features local government and climate leaders discussing community climate action. The participants are speaking into microphones, smiling, and engaging with the audience under purple stage lighting.A conference auditorium with tiered red seating filled with attendees facing a modern stage. On stage, a speaker stands at a podium with a large screen behind them displaying 'Christopher Hammond, Chief Executive, UK100' and conference branding. The stage features purple lighting, several empty chairs arranged for a panel discussion, and professional lighting equipment overhead. Conference banners and QR codes are visible on side screens, and the venue has contemporary wood paneling on one wall
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UK100 @uk100.org · 12/06/2025
🌍 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🌍 Join UK100's flagship '5 & '25 Conference: Beyond Targets' - June 13th The first big gathering of local government since elections & Spending Review. 30+ local authorities meeting to move beyond targets. Book your place now! #UK100Conference
Promotional graphic for the UK100 Local Climate Conference titled '5 & 25 Local Climate Conference: Beyond Targets.' The word 'Tomorrow' is displayed prominently in a green and blue gradient button with an arrow, indicating the event date of 13 June in Birmingham. Proud partners listed at the bottom include DSO, Electricity North West, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, Vattenfall, Transport + Energy, The MCS Foundation, and ClimateView. The design features a dark teal background with white and green accents
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UK100 @uk100.org · 11/06/2025
⭐ Partner Spotlight ⭐ With just days to go until the UK100 5 & 25 Local Climate Conference in Birmingham, we’re celebrating the partners driving local climate action across the UK: 🔗 www.uk100.org/events/uk100...
Promotional banner for the UK100 ‘5 & 25 Local Climate Conference: Beyond Targets’ featuring a large green ‘Register’ button with the date and location: 13 June in Birmingham. Below the register button are logos of event partners including UK Power Networks, The MCS Foundation, ClimateView, and the DSO. The banner has a dark background with green and white accents
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UK100 @uk100.org · 09/06/2025
🌟 Partner Spotlight 🌟 With days to go until the UK100 5 & 25 Local Climate Conference in Birmingham, we’re highlighting partners driving local climate action: 🔹 Vattenfall 🔹 Mott MacDonald 🔹 Transport + Energy
Promotional graphic for the UK100 5 & 25 Local Climate Conference: Beyond Targets, taking place on 13 June in Birmingham. The graphic features the UK100 logo, a green gradient “Register >” button, and the logos of Mott MacDonald, Transport + Energy, and Vattenfall at the bottom. The design uses a dark background with green and white accents.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 07/06/2025
🏠 Victory within reach? After weeks of campaigning, will we get confirmation that the government's Warm Homes commitment will survive the Spending Review? 🤞
UK100 campaign graphic on green background with torn paper effect showing text 'Dear Minister, Protect Warm Homes commitment from Spending Review cuts' dated June 2, 2025, with UK100 logo
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UK100 @uk100.org · 06/06/2025
🌍 Congratulations to Essex County Council for earning a strong CDP grade for their climate action work! As a proud UK100 member, Essex is leading the way on community energy and climate leadership. 💡👏
A torn white paper overlay features the Essex County Council logo and the headline: “Essex County Council recognised as a leader in environmental action.” The text reads: “Essex County Council, a proud UK100 member, has been awarded a strong CDP grade for the third year in a row, for its leadership in climate action. Discover how Essex is leading the way in community energy, supporting local communities and reducing emissions.” The UK100 logo is at the bottom left, and the background is bright green with a Union Jack-style graphic in the top right corner.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 05/06/2025
🌟 We’re excited to showcase our speaker line-up for the UK100 5 & 25 Local Climate Conference: Beyond Targets! 🌍 🗓️ 13 June | Birmingham 🎤 Speakers include: Cllr Sarah Young Bridget Hartley Cllr Ryan Jude Cllr Martin Fodor
Graphic for the UK100 5 & 25 Local Climate Conference: Beyond Targets, highlighting four speakers: Cllr Sarah Young (London Borough of Hackney), Bridget Hartley (NESO), Cllr Ryan Jude (Green Finance Institute and Westminster City Council), and Cllr Martin Fodor (Bristol City Council). Includes logos of event partners such as Vattenfall, Mott MacDonald, UK Power Networks, ClimateView, Transport + Energy, and The MCS Foundation. There’s a green “Register >” button and conference details: 13 June | Birmingham.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 04/06/2025
🚀 Applications now open for UK100’s Climate Leadership Academy! This programme is offered to councillors in positions of power, bringing together 20 inspiring local leaders committed to climate action. Apply by 7 July 2025: www.uk100.org/projects/cli...
Jayne Sharratt, Cabinet Member for Sustainability at Tunbridge Wells Council, shares a testimonial on her experience at the UK100 Climate Leadership Academy. The testimonial text reads: “Meeting other councillors from around the country and different political parties was enlightening and inspiring. The amount of learning and inspiring speakers is priceless. I’ll be drawing on it for years to come, and it’s helping me direct outcomes now.” Jayne is pictured smiling in a pink sweater, with the UK100 Climate Leadership Academy logo above her. The testimonial is featured in bold white text on a dark green background.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 03/06/2025
🌿 Join inspiring local climate leaders at UK100’s #5and25 Local Climate Conference: Beyond Targets! 🌍 🎤 Featuring speakers: Chloe Turner, Stroud District Council Cllr Louise Upton, Oxford City Council George Munson, National Wealth Fund Louise Krupski, Borough of Lewisham
Promotional graphic for UK100 '5 & 25 Local Climate Conference: Beyond Targets' featuring four speakers: Chloe Turner from Stroud District Council, Cllr Louise Upton from Oxford City Council, George Munson from National Wealth Fund, and Louise Krupski from London Borough of Lewisham. The graphic shows headshot photos of each speaker against a dark teal background with white and green design elements. Partner logos are displayed at the bottom including DSO, UK District Energy Networks, Mott MacDonald, Vattenfall, Transport & Energy, The MCS Foundation, and ClimateView. A green 'Register' button indicates the event is on 13 June in Birmingham.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 03/06/2025
🚨 Speakers announced! 🚨 Join us at the UK100 5 & 25 Local Climate Conference: Beyond Targets – 13 Jun ✅ Patrick Allcorn (DESNZ) ✅ Clare Wharmby (Scottish Climate Intelligence Unit) ✅ Cllr Majid Mahmood (Birmingham City Council) ✅ Cllr Adam Hug (Westminster City Council)
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UK100 @uk100.org · 23/05/2025
How can the co-benefits of climate action—cleaner air, warmer homes, lower bills—help unlock faster local delivery? 🌍 Join us at our #UK100Conference on 13 June to explore how focusing on what climate action gives can accelerate progress. #NetZero #CoBenefits #ClimateAction
A promotional graphic for UK100's Local Climate Conference features a photo of a green park with tall trees and people walking among them. Overlaid on a bright green background, the text reads: "What are the co-benefits of climate action? Learn from important conversations like this at our flagship conference on June 13th." In the bottom left corner, the UK100 logo is displayed with the tagline: "‘5 & ‘25 Local Climate Conference. Beyond Targets." The design includes a partial Union Jack graphic in the top right corner.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 14/05/2025
🏙️ What’s driving real climate progress in local government? At #5and25, Panel 1: The Local Climate Story brings together local leaders to spotlight what’s working on the ground — and how we build on it. 📍 13 June | Birmingham 🎟️ www.uk100.org/events/uk100... #LocalGov #UK100 #ClimateLeadership
People gathered in discussion at a UK100 event. Text reads: “5&25 Flagship Conference: Local Climate Story Session, June 13th, Austin Court, Birmingham.” UK100 logo in the corner.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 09/05/2025
🚨 Speaker announcement! 🚨 At our Clean Air Masterclass, part of UK100’s flagship #5and25 conference, we’re joined by: 🗣️ Cllr Louise Upton, Oxford City Council 🗣️ Jemima Hartshorn, Mums for Lungs 📅 13 June | 📍 Birmingham
A green promotional banner for the UK:100 '5 & '25 Local Climate Conference featuring a "Clean Air Masterclass" with speakers Cllr Louise Upton from Oxford City Council and Jemima Hartshorn, Founder of Mums for Lungs. The event is scheduled for Friday 13 June, 9:30-16:30+ with networking, at Austin Court, Birmingham.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 07/05/2025
🔍 Last week laid bare what local leaders have known for years! Our post-election analysis shows the silent majority backs climate action—even 54% of Reform voters support climate policies. Trust is the issue. Time to rebuild trust through effective local delivery! 👇
The front cover of Christopher Hammond's article titled 'Local elections climate lessons' from LGC. The article explores climate policy support across all parties, with a quote highlighting that even among Reform voters, a majority support climate action policies. The image shows Christopher Hammond, Chief Executive of UK100, with text overlaid on a green background with the UK100 logo.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 01/05/2025
☀️ An ambitious Future Homes Standard 👇 UK100 and our partners have been calling for ambitious standards for new homes that reduce bills and prevent costly upgrades. The news that the Government plans to include solar panels in the Future Homes Standard is promising—but we need to see the full plan.
Newspaper clipping from The Times against bright green background with UK:100 logo. Headline reads 'Solar panels on all new homes as part of Labour's net-zero push' with subheading about Sir Keir Starmer rejecting Tony Blair's calls to reset 'irrational' climate policies. Dated April 30, 2034.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 29/04/2025
🏡 We’re live at #InnovationZero! This morning, we hosted Safe as Houses? – exploring how councils can scale up warm, affordable, future-proof homes. Plus, our CEO, Christopher Hammond, is chairing the Built Environment stage.
Christopher Hammond, Chief Executive of UK100, delivers the Chair's Opening Remarks at the Built Environment Forum. The modern venue features a professional stage setup with modern white chairs for panel discussions, digital screens displaying the program, and the distinctive green Innovation Zero branding. Excited to be part of this important conversation on sustainable building solutions. #InnovationZero #Sustainability #ClimateAction #BuildingInnovationUK100 workshop on Warm Homes Plan with local leaders collaborating on climate action. Presenter addressing attendees in a modern meeting space with distinctive red lighting fixtures. Workshop materials visible for interactive planning session. #LocalClimateAction
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UK100 @uk100.org · 28/04/2025
🏡 TOMORROW at Innovation Zero! Safe as Houses? 🔐 How councils can scale warm, affordable, future-proof homes. 🎤 Speakers from Energy Saving Trust, Lewes DC, Westminster + more! 📍 Olympia London | ⏰ 10–11 AM
Image with a bright yellow background featuring the "Safe as Houses?" workshop at Innovation Zero. Includes headshots of four confirmed speakers: Stew Horne, Cllr Emily O’Brien, Helen Burridge, and Cllr Ryan Jude, with their names and affiliations. Event details: 29 April, 10 AM, Olympia, London. UK100 and Innovation Zero logos are displayed.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 25/04/2025
📢 Join us in Sheffield on 12th of May for Empowering Local Energy, a workshop with CO2Sense to unlock investment for local council energy projects ⚡🏘️ 🔗 Learn more & register: www.uk100.org/events/empow... #NetZero #LocalEnergy #ClimateAction #CleanGrowth
Green background graphic featuring the logos of UK100 and CO2Sense. Title text reads: "Empowering Local Energy: Workshop." Event details below: "Monday 12th May | Sheffield." Photos of three speakers are shown: Helen Seagrave (Great British Energy), Hugh Goulbourne (CO2Sense), and Christopher Hammond (UK100)
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UK100 @uk100.org · 24/04/2025
5 DAYS TO GO! 🏡 Join us at Innovation Zero for "Safe as Houses?" – our interactive workshop on empowering local leaders to deliver warm, affordable homes! 📅 29 April | ⏰ 10AM | 📍 Olympia London Expert speakers will share practical approaches to scaling retrofit programmes. FREE registration ⬇️
UK100 workshop announcement: 'Safe as Houses? Putting Local Leaders at the Centre of the Warm Homes Plan' with four expert speakers shown in portrait photos. Taking place at Innovation Zero World Congress on 29 April at 10 AM.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 23/04/2025
Great day in #EastAnglia yesterday meeting members from Mid Suffolk, Babergh, East Suffolk & Essex County Council 🌿 Loved hearing about priorities on #Cleanenergy, nature, planning, water & more. Big thanks to all who shared their insights!
Three people standing in front of a promotional sign reading "THIS IS ESSEX - EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE." The group includes Christopher Hammond (CEO) on the left wearing a navy suit, Councillor Schwier in the middle wearing a dark sweater with an ID badge, and Sam Kennedy (Essex County Council's Director of Environment and Climate Action) on the right wearing a black blazer over a patterned dress. The backdrop features a wooden-paneled wall and part of a brick building, with additional promotional materials visible at the bottom of the sign showing photographs of other individuals.
A group of eight professionals gathered in a meeting room with green walls. Four people are seated at a wooden table in the front row, including a woman in a black and white striped top (Deborah Saw) on the left. Behind them stand four colleagues, with Christopher Hammond visible in a navy suit in the back row. A large screen displays the "UK100" logo with green dots. The group appears to be at a professional gathering or meeting, with several members wearing ID badges. Also present in the group are Cecily Spelling and Andrew Mellen, along with other colleagues. The setting has a modern office environment with power outlets visible on the wall.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 22/04/2025
🌍 This #EarthDay, UK100 is partnering with Somerset Council to help communities make informed choices on clean energy. We’ve created a factsheet that explains the impact, risks & payback of renewables, all backed by trusted info & local context.
Aerial photo of a single wind turbine in a green, rural landscape with patchwork fields in Somerset. Overlaid on the right is a bright green graphic with bold white and dark blue text that reads:
"On Earth Day (and every day) we’re backing a local-led energy transition. With Somerset Council we have produced an 'Energy Factsheet' to support a confident transition."
The UK100 logo appears in white at the bottom left of the green area.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 17/04/2025
🏆 Big news! The #FlexAwards2025 finalists are out — and we’re thrilled to see so many UK100 members & partners on the list! See you at #UtilityWeekLive in Birmingham, May 20–21!
Promotional graphic for the Utility Week Flex Awards 2025, featuring bold text reading 'Flex Awards 2025 – Celebrating Excellence in Flexible Energy Systems.' The background includes dynamic shapes and gradients in shades of blue, purple, and green. Logos of event partners and organisers, including Utility Week Live and UK100, are displayed at the bottom.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 15/04/2025
We've joined @energysavingtrust.bsky.social and others in writing to @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social—highlighting five key areas the Warm Homes Plan must include to succeed. Local authorities are uniquely positioned to deliver warm homes in their communities. energysavingtrust.org.uk/making-the-w...
Graphic showing a letter to the Minister with five key recommendations for the Warm Homes Plan against a green background with the UK100 and Energy Saving Trust logos.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 11/04/2025
🌍 UK100’s Christopher Hammond is chairing the “Decarbonising at a Local & Regional Level” panel at #UtilityWeekLive 2025! 🗓 21 May | 🕐 13:15 | 📍 NEC Birmingham Hear from UK Power Networks, Electricity North West + more on #CleanPower2030
Green event flyer for Utility Week Live 2025, taking place 20–21 May at NEC Birmingham. UK100 presents a session on the Innovation Stage titled “Decarbonising at a Local and Regional Level,” scheduled for Wednesday 21 May at 13:15. Chair: Christopher Hammond (UK100). Speakers: Paul Auckland (Electricity North West), Lynne McDonald (UK Power Networks DSO), and Tim Pryce (London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham).
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UK100 @uk100.org · 10/04/2025
📢 LGA’s consultation on a statutory duty for local climate action is now live! 🗣️ 75% of councils say a duty would strengthen net zero delivery (Local Net Zero 2.0) – but support must come with resources. #LocalNetZero #ClimateAction #LocalGov
Graphic with a green background and torn paper effect. Text reads: “LGA open consultation on local governments' legal responsibilities to act on climate change.” It invites people working in local government, NGOs, think tanks, and alliances to share views on whether councils should have a statutory duty to take climate action. Dated April 10, 2025. The UK100 logo appears in the bottom left corner.
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UK100 @uk100.org · 09/04/2025
Great to see Graham Chapman spotlighting Nottingham’s Workplace Parking Levy in LGC's 📰 We worked with Nottingham City Council on UK100’s WPL Toolkit – a practical guide to help other councils follow suit. ✅ Cut congestion ✅ Improve air quality ✅ Fund public transport
Overhead view of a row of parked cars in marked spaces next to a tree-lined pavement. Text overlay reads: 'UK100 Workplace Parking Levy Political Toolkit'
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UK100 @uk100.org · 08/04/2025
⚡ Who gets left behind in the shift to clean energy? In a new blog, Gillian Cooper from Citizens Advice explores how policy must protect vulnerable households — and why local support is key. 📖 Read: www.uk100.org/blog/2025/04... #NetZero #JustTransition #WarmHomes
Blog graphic with the title 'Leaving no one behind in the shift to clean energy.' Includes a photo of Gillian Cooper from Citizens Advice and the UK100 Blog logo, with a background of colourful front doors on brick houses.
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