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The UK's only network for highly ambitious local leaders committed to cleaner, healthier and more prosperous communities.

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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"
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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🚨 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.
September 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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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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September 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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"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 🧵
July 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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📢 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.
July 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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🚨 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.
July 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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🌟 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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June 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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🌱 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
June 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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📝 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.
June 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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🌟 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
June 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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🌍 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
June 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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⭐ 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
June 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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🌟 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.
June 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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🏠 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
June 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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🌍 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.
June 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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🌟 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.
June 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🚀 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.
June 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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🌿 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.
June 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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🚨 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)
June 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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🛠️ “Cutting retrofit now would be short-sighted and self-defeating.”

In Local Government Chronicle, UK100 Co-President Andy Mellen makes a strong case for protecting retrofit in the #SpendingReview.
May 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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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.
May 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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🏙️ 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.
May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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🚨 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.
May 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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🔍 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.
May 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Climate-sceptic Reform surged in the local elections, but @uk100.org chief exec Christopher Hammond says: "This is not a crisis in climate action – it's a manifestation of a deeper crisis in trust in Westminster and our hollowed-out institutions of government" www.lgcplus.com/politics/cli...
Christopher Hammond: Local elections climate lessons | Local Government Chronicle (LGC)
Even among Reform voters, a majority support policies to stop climate change, writes the chief executive of UK100. The 2025 local elections have delivered
www.lgcplus.com
May 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM