A network of UK cities committed to 100% clean energy.
Apr 3, 2023 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
🫰 New Government data reveals there are currently more than 330 competitive funding streams for local authorities, with a third worth less than £1 million.
📈 While £1 in every £4 of grant funding has been allocated by competition over the last four years.
h/t @JackTShaw
💸 Meanwhile, between £27m and £67m has been spent by local authorities preparing competitive bids since 2019.
⛔ That's money that can't be spent on delivery.
Jan 12, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
We welcome the new report by @GreenAllianceUK calling for a new green skills programme to reach Net Zero.
Local authorities are key to delivering a place-based transition to Net Zero which brings economic opportunities for communities across the country.
edie.net/news/11/Report…
The report highlights case studies including @greatermcr which funded the Low Carbon Academy to train and upskill 1,140 people to retrofit homes.
It will also deliver a 16-week course to train over 200 people who are unemployed or changing career in retrofitting skills. 🏘️
Mar 3, 2021 • 27 tweets • 13 min read
As the Chancellor announces the #Budget, he'll draw attention to pandemic financial support.
But we will also be watching out for further details of the #NationalInfrastructureBank (NIB). (1)
The NIB has the potential to be a key enabler of #NetZero, but this depends on the design of its green mandate.
Our research w/ @SiemensUKNews shows it must be place based, have an advisory capacity and provide development capital. (2)
