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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 · 27/07/2026

The ministerial teams are now in place at DESNZ, DEFRA and MHCLG — and there is good news for local climate leadership. A welcome from UK100: 120-plus councils, led by all political parties, representing over 60% of the UK population. A thread.

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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

Applications close this Sunday. Free for UK100 paid members. Apply 🔗 uk100.webflow.io/programmes/u... Read Tracey's piece 📰 www.lgcplus.com/politics/cli...

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UK100 Connect | UK100

UK100 Connect is our brand new climate communications and engagement network

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UK100 @uk100.org · 23/02/2026

UK100 Connect brings together elected members, comms officers and climate leads to build practical skills for honest community engagement and countering misinformation.

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UK100 @uk100.org · 23/02/2026

Coordinated misinformation is spreading. Some councillors have faced threats. And government plans need councils to lead conversations on heat pumps, solar farms and more.

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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...

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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...

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UK100 @uk100.org · 25/07/2025

Want to see how your community can unlock green growth through public-private partnerships? 📺 Watch the full conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcKA... 📖 Read the Sustainable Ventures' blog for more: www.uk100.org/blog/2025/07...

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Powering Green Growth: An Interview with Councillor Claire Holland

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UK100 @uk100.org · 25/07/2025

The Lambeth Innovation Challenge shows what collaborative climate action looks like: ✅ Connecting bold startups with established organisations ✅ Creating high-skilled local jobs ✅ Supporting diverse businesses to grow sustainably ✅ Delivering cost savings + social benefits

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UK100 @uk100.org · 25/07/2025

This isn't just about tech - it's about accessibility: "Tackling climate change isn't just about reducing emissions, but HOW we do it really matters. People need access to the new jobs we're creating." - Claire Holland Climate action must work for everyone 🤝

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UK100 @uk100.org · 25/07/2025

Real examples, real impact: 🏥 Saint Thomas's Hospital: Window insulation tech = energy bill savings = more money for healthcare 🎭 National Theatre: Water-saving toilets spreading by word of mouth across South Bank Small innovations, big community benefits 📈

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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

✔️ 3 residential weekends ✔️ 1:1 coaching ✔️ Cross-party cohort ✔️ Access to national advocacy & peer network Free for full UK100 members. Apply now 👉 uk100.org/projects/cli... #ClimateLeadership #CleanAir #UK100

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The coaching opportunity graduates are calling "exceptional" | UK100

The coaching opportunity graduates are calling "exceptional"

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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

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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

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UK100 @uk100.org · 19/06/2025

Perfect timing for #CleanAirDay! Research showed how net-zero transport tackles health inequalities & creates co-benefits - not just cutting emissions but building healthier, more equitable communities 🚌⚡ Thanks, WM Net Zero University of Birmingham

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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

💬 Reframing the narrative 👂 Listening to lived experience 🛠 Making delivery local & practical 🎨 Using culture & storytelling for support We also launched Beyond Targets: The Wider Benefits of Local Climate Action, which you can find here: beyondtargets.org.uk

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UK100 '5 and '25 Conference

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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 lanyards

Indoor 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

💡 Together, we: ✅ Heard from 29+ speakers ✅ Brought together 31 local authorities Additionally, on Friday, we launched new research — Beyond Targets: The Wider Benefits of Local Climate Action. Check it out here: beyondtargets.org.uk

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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

🆕 EXPLORE OUR BRAND-NEW WEBSITE! Discover how local climate action is creating: 🏠 Warm homes with lower energy bills 🌬️ Fresh air to breathe 🌱 Healthy natural environments 💼 Local jobs and economic growth beyondtargets.org.uk

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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

A huge thank you to UK Power Networks DSO, @mcsfoundation.bsky.social and ClimateView for their support and for helping turn local climate ambition into action. Stay tuned tomorrow for our next partner spotlight! 🌍

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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

A huge thank you to these partners for turning climate ambition into real action. Don’t miss your chance to join us! Register here: www.uk100.org/events/uk100... 🌍 #LocalClimateAction #5and25Conference

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The journey to the 2030, 2050 and looking beyond targets | UK100

The journey to the 2030, 2050 and looking beyond targets

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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

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UK100 @uk100.org · 07/06/2025

...because it's UK100's flagship 5 & 25 Local Climate Conference: Beyond Targets. Join us in Birmingham on 13 June for a critical conversation about how we move beyond targets, including a session on "The Future of British Homes: A Vision For 2050" Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5-25-local...

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5 & 25 Local Climate Conference: Beyond Targets

Join UK100 to mark the halfway point for local climate targets with a conference exploring where we are, and where we need to go.

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UK100 @uk100.org · 07/06/2025

We're cautiously optimistic but won't celebrate until the Chancellor confirms on 11 June. What IS clear: when local leaders unite across party lines, Westminster listens. 👏 And next week is a big week for uniting cross-party local leaders... 👇

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UK100 @uk100.org · 07/06/2025

The potential win follows months of sector-wide advocacy, inc: ✅ Our Spending Review response www.uk100.org/publications... ✅ Cllr Andy Mellen's op-ed warning against retrofit cuts www.lgcplus.com/politics/cli... ✅ Direct engagement with ministers ✅ Cross-party council campaigning

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UK100 response to the Spending Review 2025 | UK100

UK100 response to the Spending Review 2025

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UK100 @uk100.org · 07/06/2025

Our cross-party network of local leaders has been relentless in making the case that energy efficiency is essential for Britain's energy security. As we argued in our letter to the Treasury this week: "National security begins at home." www.uk100.org/press-releas...

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Local leaders back Warm Homes commitment in Spending Review | UK100

Local leaders back Warm Homes commitment in Spending Review

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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? 🤞

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UK100 @uk100.org · 06/06/2025

Join us on 13 June at the UK100 5 & 25 Local Climate Conference to learn more about the pioneering work of Essex and other councils, and to explore how local leaders are driving climate action! 👉 uk100.org/events/uk100... #ClimateAction #UK100 #Essex #CDP #CommunityEnergy

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The journey to the 2030, 2050 and looking beyond targets | UK100

The journey to the 2030, 2050 and looking beyond targets

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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. 💡👏

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UK100 @uk100.org · 05/06/2025

🚀 Hear from local leaders and sector experts tackling climate action head-on. 🔗 Register now: www.uk100.org/events/uk100...

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The journey to the 2030, 2050 and looking beyond targets | UK100

The journey to the 2030, 2050 and looking beyond targets

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