Climate Emergency UK
@climateemergencyuk.bsky.social
We inspire and support UK council climate action, enabling communities and councils to reach net zero at the scale and pace needed - measured by our Council Climate Action Scorecards - https://councilclimatescorecards.uk/
https://climateemergency.uk/
https://climateemergency.uk/
Announcing our second speaker for the Accelerating Local Climate Action Conference! 🌍✨
Chris Holloway from Winchester Action on the Climate Crisis #WinACC will speak on 18 March: Public Pressure - How have campaigners won? 🎤
15 years of experience working alongside councils, not against them. 🤝
Chris Holloway from Winchester Action on the Climate Crisis #WinACC will speak on 18 March: Public Pressure - How have campaigners won? 🎤
15 years of experience working alongside councils, not against them. 🤝
February 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Announcing our second speaker for the Accelerating Local Climate Action Conference! 🌍✨
Chris Holloway from Winchester Action on the Climate Crisis #WinACC will speak on 18 March: Public Pressure - How have campaigners won? 🎤
15 years of experience working alongside councils, not against them. 🤝
Chris Holloway from Winchester Action on the Climate Crisis #WinACC will speak on 18 March: Public Pressure - How have campaigners won? 🎤
15 years of experience working alongside councils, not against them. 🤝
Are you:
🏠️ Based in the UK?
💻️ Able to undertake desktop research?
🌍 Passionate about #climateaction?
✍️ If you said yes to all three, apply now to #volunteer with us at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...
🏠️ Based in the UK?
💻️ Able to undertake desktop research?
🌍 Passionate about #climateaction?
✍️ If you said yes to all three, apply now to #volunteer with us at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...
February 15, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Are you:
🏠️ Based in the UK?
💻️ Able to undertake desktop research?
🌍 Passionate about #climateaction?
✍️ If you said yes to all three, apply now to #volunteer with us at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...
🏠️ Based in the UK?
💻️ Able to undertake desktop research?
🌍 Passionate about #climateaction?
✍️ If you said yes to all three, apply now to #volunteer with us at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...
65 volunteers! 💚
That's how many people signed up to help us create the 2027 Action Scorecards, the biggest assessment of council climate action in the UK!
Are you:
🏠️ Based in the UK
💻️ Able to undertake desktop research
🌍 Passionate about climate action?
✍️ Apply now at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...
That's how many people signed up to help us create the 2027 Action Scorecards, the biggest assessment of council climate action in the UK!
Are you:
🏠️ Based in the UK
💻️ Able to undertake desktop research
🌍 Passionate about climate action?
✍️ Apply now at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...
February 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
65 volunteers! 💚
That's how many people signed up to help us create the 2027 Action Scorecards, the biggest assessment of council climate action in the UK!
Are you:
🏠️ Based in the UK
💻️ Able to undertake desktop research
🌍 Passionate about climate action?
✍️ Apply now at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...
That's how many people signed up to help us create the 2027 Action Scorecards, the biggest assessment of council climate action in the UK!
Are you:
🏠️ Based in the UK
💻️ Able to undertake desktop research
🌍 Passionate about climate action?
✍️ Apply now at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...
Our key takeaways are: 📊
💧 62% of planning authorities set the highest water efficiency standards for new builds (+3 vs.2023)
🏗️ 45% of planning authorities avoid building new development on land that is most at risk of flooding (+3)
🌲 24% of councils have a tree cover target and management plan (+7)
💧 62% of planning authorities set the highest water efficiency standards for new builds (+3 vs.2023)
🏗️ 45% of planning authorities avoid building new development on land that is most at risk of flooding (+3)
🌲 24% of councils have a tree cover target and management plan (+7)
February 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Our key takeaways are: 📊
💧 62% of planning authorities set the highest water efficiency standards for new builds (+3 vs.2023)
🏗️ 45% of planning authorities avoid building new development on land that is most at risk of flooding (+3)
🌲 24% of councils have a tree cover target and management plan (+7)
💧 62% of planning authorities set the highest water efficiency standards for new builds (+3 vs.2023)
🏗️ 45% of planning authorities avoid building new development on land that is most at risk of flooding (+3)
🌲 24% of councils have a tree cover target and management plan (+7)
With increasingly frequent and more intense heatwaves, floods and wildfires, local governments are at the frontline of climate adaptation.🧑🚒
Adaptation has always been a cross-cutting theme in the Scorecards, and has now found a permanent home on our website designed by @mySociety.org
Adaptation has always been a cross-cutting theme in the Scorecards, and has now found a permanent home on our website designed by @mySociety.org
February 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
With increasingly frequent and more intense heatwaves, floods and wildfires, local governments are at the frontline of climate adaptation.🧑🚒
Adaptation has always been a cross-cutting theme in the Scorecards, and has now found a permanent home on our website designed by @mySociety.org
Adaptation has always been a cross-cutting theme in the Scorecards, and has now found a permanent home on our website designed by @mySociety.org
🆕 New local government outcomes framework released!
This is how the government will measure and assess local councils. 📑 Some important wins for us, the local climate sector, and supportive councils! 🥳
This is how the government will measure and assess local councils. 📑 Some important wins for us, the local climate sector, and supportive councils! 🥳
February 11, 2026 at 1:34 PM
🆕 New local government outcomes framework released!
This is how the government will measure and assess local councils. 📑 Some important wins for us, the local climate sector, and supportive councils! 🥳
This is how the government will measure and assess local councils. 📑 Some important wins for us, the local climate sector, and supportive councils! 🥳
📢 Meet the researchers behind our upcoming London conference on 18th March!
We're excited to introduce the authors of our new report, Accelerating Local Climate Action, which will be presented at our in-person event. 🧵
tinyurl.com/CEUKConf
We're excited to introduce the authors of our new report, Accelerating Local Climate Action, which will be presented at our in-person event. 🧵
tinyurl.com/CEUKConf
February 10, 2026 at 11:18 AM
📢 Meet the researchers behind our upcoming London conference on 18th March!
We're excited to introduce the authors of our new report, Accelerating Local Climate Action, which will be presented at our in-person event. 🧵
tinyurl.com/CEUKConf
We're excited to introduce the authors of our new report, Accelerating Local Climate Action, which will be presented at our in-person event. 🧵
tinyurl.com/CEUKConf
Even more concerning: Just 35% of councils lobbied government for additional climate funding and resources - an 8% drop 📣
Our councils need to advocate louder for the support they need.
Our councils need to advocate louder for the support they need.
February 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Even more concerning: Just 35% of councils lobbied government for additional climate funding and resources - an 8% drop 📣
Our councils need to advocate louder for the support they need.
Our councils need to advocate louder for the support they need.
70% of UK councils now publish annual climate action updates - that's up 7% from 2023! 📊🥳
Progress is happening, but there's still work to do... Only 50% of councils have ongoing ways for residents to participate in climate decisions (down 3% from last year) 💬
Progress is happening, but there's still work to do... Only 50% of councils have ongoing ways for residents to participate in climate decisions (down 3% from last year) 💬
February 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
70% of UK councils now publish annual climate action updates - that's up 7% from 2023! 📊🥳
Progress is happening, but there's still work to do... Only 50% of councils have ongoing ways for residents to participate in climate decisions (down 3% from last year) 💬
Progress is happening, but there's still work to do... Only 50% of councils have ongoing ways for residents to participate in climate decisions (down 3% from last year) 💬
Good news first! 10 councils are leading the way by banning advertising on flights, SUVs, cruise ships✈️🚗🌱
February 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Good news first! 10 councils are leading the way by banning advertising on flights, SUVs, cruise ships✈️🚗🌱
Once again, we are looking for 250 volunteers! 🙌
Help us create the 2027 Action Scorecards, marking councils on their climate action.
Requirements:
- Be passionate about climate action 🌏
- Able to undertake desktop research 💻
- Based in the UK 🏡
Is this you? Apply at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...
Help us create the 2027 Action Scorecards, marking councils on their climate action.
Requirements:
- Be passionate about climate action 🌏
- Able to undertake desktop research 💻
- Based in the UK 🏡
Is this you? Apply at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...
February 5, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Once again, we are looking for 250 volunteers! 🙌
Help us create the 2027 Action Scorecards, marking councils on their climate action.
Requirements:
- Be passionate about climate action 🌏
- Able to undertake desktop research 💻
- Based in the UK 🏡
Is this you? Apply at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...
Help us create the 2027 Action Scorecards, marking councils on their climate action.
Requirements:
- Be passionate about climate action 🌏
- Able to undertake desktop research 💻
- Based in the UK 🏡
Is this you? Apply at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...
🛋️ Did you know that only 37% of councils conducted investigations or enforced MEES for privately rented homes?
Join us on 24th March to find out how your council can help tackle emissions from Buildings & Heating at: tinyurl.com/3uzcw955
Thank you to @mySociety.org for the beautiful designs ✨
Join us on 24th March to find out how your council can help tackle emissions from Buildings & Heating at: tinyurl.com/3uzcw955
Thank you to @mySociety.org for the beautiful designs ✨
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🛋️ Did you know that only 37% of councils conducted investigations or enforced MEES for privately rented homes?
Join us on 24th March to find out how your council can help tackle emissions from Buildings & Heating at: tinyurl.com/3uzcw955
Thank you to @mySociety.org for the beautiful designs ✨
Join us on 24th March to find out how your council can help tackle emissions from Buildings & Heating at: tinyurl.com/3uzcw955
Thank you to @mySociety.org for the beautiful designs ✨
🌤️ Buildings & Heating: Key takeaways
🙌 We identified areas where #localgov across the UK are making strides:
👷 72% of UK local authorities have at least 1 retrofit staff member (⬆️13 vs 2023)
🧱 77% of UK local authority owned social housing is energy efficient, EPC band C or higher (⬆️6 vs 2023)
🙌 We identified areas where #localgov across the UK are making strides:
👷 72% of UK local authorities have at least 1 retrofit staff member (⬆️13 vs 2023)
🧱 77% of UK local authority owned social housing is energy efficient, EPC band C or higher (⬆️6 vs 2023)
January 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🌤️ Buildings & Heating: Key takeaways
🙌 We identified areas where #localgov across the UK are making strides:
👷 72% of UK local authorities have at least 1 retrofit staff member (⬆️13 vs 2023)
🧱 77% of UK local authority owned social housing is energy efficient, EPC band C or higher (⬆️6 vs 2023)
🙌 We identified areas where #localgov across the UK are making strides:
👷 72% of UK local authorities have at least 1 retrofit staff member (⬆️13 vs 2023)
🧱 77% of UK local authority owned social housing is energy efficient, EPC band C or higher (⬆️6 vs 2023)
New year, new beginnings... As we make our first steps towards the 2027 Action Scorecards, we're refreshing our Scorecards Methodology, and we want your input! 🌍💚
The 2027 Action Scorecards is a joint project between Climate Emergency UK and @mySociety.org
The 2027 Action Scorecards is a joint project between Climate Emergency UK and @mySociety.org
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
New year, new beginnings... As we make our first steps towards the 2027 Action Scorecards, we're refreshing our Scorecards Methodology, and we want your input! 🌍💚
The 2027 Action Scorecards is a joint project between Climate Emergency UK and @mySociety.org
The 2027 Action Scorecards is a joint project between Climate Emergency UK and @mySociety.org
Happy New Year! 💫
As we head into 2026, we remain committed to our mission: ensuring councils have the tools, funding, and legal framework they need to tackle the climate emergency at the pace and scale required. 🌟
Read about our achievements over the past year: climateemergency.uk/2025-a-year-...
As we head into 2026, we remain committed to our mission: ensuring councils have the tools, funding, and legal framework they need to tackle the climate emergency at the pace and scale required. 🌟
Read about our achievements over the past year: climateemergency.uk/2025-a-year-...
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Happy New Year! 💫
As we head into 2026, we remain committed to our mission: ensuring councils have the tools, funding, and legal framework they need to tackle the climate emergency at the pace and scale required. 🌟
Read about our achievements over the past year: climateemergency.uk/2025-a-year-...
As we head into 2026, we remain committed to our mission: ensuring councils have the tools, funding, and legal framework they need to tackle the climate emergency at the pace and scale required. 🌟
Read about our achievements over the past year: climateemergency.uk/2025-a-year-...
Discover your council's performance & how to drive change in your community.
Join our online event exploring Climate Emergency UK's Council Scorecards results for the South East, in partnership with SECA!
📅 Jan 29, 2026 | 7-8 PM
Register: actionnetwork.org/events/clima...
#ClimateAction
Join our online event exploring Climate Emergency UK's Council Scorecards results for the South East, in partnership with SECA!
📅 Jan 29, 2026 | 7-8 PM
Register: actionnetwork.org/events/clima...
#ClimateAction
December 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Discover your council's performance & how to drive change in your community.
Join our online event exploring Climate Emergency UK's Council Scorecards results for the South East, in partnership with SECA!
📅 Jan 29, 2026 | 7-8 PM
Register: actionnetwork.org/events/clima...
#ClimateAction
Join our online event exploring Climate Emergency UK's Council Scorecards results for the South East, in partnership with SECA!
📅 Jan 29, 2026 | 7-8 PM
Register: actionnetwork.org/events/clima...
#ClimateAction
✨ In our last newsletter of the year, we reflect on our 2025 achievements and invite you to join the movement in 2026 !
✨ Not signed up yet? Sign up to our newsletter at: actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-u...
✨ Not signed up yet? Sign up to our newsletter at: actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-u...
December 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
✨ In our last newsletter of the year, we reflect on our 2025 achievements and invite you to join the movement in 2026 !
✨ Not signed up yet? Sign up to our newsletter at: actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-u...
✨ Not signed up yet? Sign up to our newsletter at: actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-u...
Climate action works best when we listen 🌍
We've launched an Impact Survey (with @mySociety.org) to learn how our Scorecards are being used. Your feedback shapes better climate tools for local authorities.
Plus: 3 x £25 vouchers up for grabs 🎁
Share your thoughts: forms.gle/dAtrEMCrwFwW...
We've launched an Impact Survey (with @mySociety.org) to learn how our Scorecards are being used. Your feedback shapes better climate tools for local authorities.
Plus: 3 x £25 vouchers up for grabs 🎁
Share your thoughts: forms.gle/dAtrEMCrwFwW...
December 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Climate action works best when we listen 🌍
We've launched an Impact Survey (with @mySociety.org) to learn how our Scorecards are being used. Your feedback shapes better climate tools for local authorities.
Plus: 3 x £25 vouchers up for grabs 🎁
Share your thoughts: forms.gle/dAtrEMCrwFwW...
We've launched an Impact Survey (with @mySociety.org) to learn how our Scorecards are being used. Your feedback shapes better climate tools for local authorities.
Plus: 3 x £25 vouchers up for grabs 🎁
Share your thoughts: forms.gle/dAtrEMCrwFwW...
Today Isaac Beevor along with @philipglanville.bsky.social and a cross party group of councillors delivered an open letter to Number 10 signed by 500 local leaders, cabinet members and councillors calling @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social and @katiewhitemp.bsky.social for more local climate powers.🙌
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today Isaac Beevor along with @philipglanville.bsky.social and a cross party group of councillors delivered an open letter to Number 10 signed by 500 local leaders, cabinet members and councillors calling @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social and @katiewhitemp.bsky.social for more local climate powers.🙌
Let's make 2026 a year of meaningful climate action.💚
The narrative around #climateaction is shifting. With growing pushback and competing priorities, how do we communicate the co-benefits -reduced bills, cleaner air, better health—while engaging in genuine dialogue?
The narrative around #climateaction is shifting. With growing pushback and competing priorities, how do we communicate the co-benefits -reduced bills, cleaner air, better health—while engaging in genuine dialogue?
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Let's make 2026 a year of meaningful climate action.💚
The narrative around #climateaction is shifting. With growing pushback and competing priorities, how do we communicate the co-benefits -reduced bills, cleaner air, better health—while engaging in genuine dialogue?
The narrative around #climateaction is shifting. With growing pushback and competing priorities, how do we communicate the co-benefits -reduced bills, cleaner air, better health—while engaging in genuine dialogue?
🌱 New Year, New Skills: Local Climate Academy Returns in 2026!
Make 2026 the year you deepen your impact on local #climateaction. We're excited to announce the next Local Climate Academy sessions, designed for campaigners, council officers, and councillors.
Make 2026 the year you deepen your impact on local #climateaction. We're excited to announce the next Local Climate Academy sessions, designed for campaigners, council officers, and councillors.
December 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🌱 New Year, New Skills: Local Climate Academy Returns in 2026!
Make 2026 the year you deepen your impact on local #climateaction. We're excited to announce the next Local Climate Academy sessions, designed for campaigners, council officers, and councillors.
Make 2026 the year you deepen your impact on local #climateaction. We're excited to announce the next Local Climate Academy sessions, designed for campaigners, council officers, and councillors.
We did it! Thanks to your generosity, we raised a whooping £11,500 in just a week! 🎁
Thank you to our 107 donors for supporting us inspire volunteers, campaigners and councils. 🌍 💚
Do you want to support us for the long haul to 2030? 🙏
Become a Scorecards Sustainer - validaid.org/fundraiser/161
Thank you to our 107 donors for supporting us inspire volunteers, campaigners and councils. 🌍 💚
Do you want to support us for the long haul to 2030? 🙏
Become a Scorecards Sustainer - validaid.org/fundraiser/161
December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We did it! Thanks to your generosity, we raised a whooping £11,500 in just a week! 🎁
Thank you to our 107 donors for supporting us inspire volunteers, campaigners and councils. 🌍 💚
Do you want to support us for the long haul to 2030? 🙏
Become a Scorecards Sustainer - validaid.org/fundraiser/161
Thank you to our 107 donors for supporting us inspire volunteers, campaigners and councils. 🌍 💚
Do you want to support us for the long haul to 2030? 🙏
Become a Scorecards Sustainer - validaid.org/fundraiser/161
Did you know you can raise FREE donations for Climate Emergency UK EVERY time you shop online using easyfundraising?
Over 8,000 retailers will donate including all the big names like eBay, ASOS, Expedia, M&S, Just Eat, Uswitch and more! Visit:
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/clima...
Over 8,000 retailers will donate including all the big names like eBay, ASOS, Expedia, M&S, Just Eat, Uswitch and more! Visit:
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/clima...
December 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Did you know you can raise FREE donations for Climate Emergency UK EVERY time you shop online using easyfundraising?
Over 8,000 retailers will donate including all the big names like eBay, ASOS, Expedia, M&S, Just Eat, Uswitch and more! Visit:
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/clima...
Over 8,000 retailers will donate including all the big names like eBay, ASOS, Expedia, M&S, Just Eat, Uswitch and more! Visit:
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/clima...
Last chance to donate to Climate Emergency UK as part of the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge! 🌟
If you haven't heard, your donation will be DOUBLED if you donate by 9th December - make your climate action go further today! 🎁
Donate: tinyurl.com/CEUKBigGive
If you haven't heard, your donation will be DOUBLED if you donate by 9th December - make your climate action go further today! 🎁
Donate: tinyurl.com/CEUKBigGive
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Last chance to donate to Climate Emergency UK as part of the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge! 🌟
If you haven't heard, your donation will be DOUBLED if you donate by 9th December - make your climate action go further today! 🎁
Donate: tinyurl.com/CEUKBigGive
If you haven't heard, your donation will be DOUBLED if you donate by 9th December - make your climate action go further today! 🎁
Donate: tinyurl.com/CEUKBigGive
🎁 The #ChristmasChallenge is nearly over! See your donation doubled, donate now to support our work at: tinyurl.com/CEUKBigGive
December 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🎁 The #ChristmasChallenge is nearly over! See your donation doubled, donate now to support our work at: tinyurl.com/CEUKBigGive