Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 67524
Local Government: Environment Protection
Tabled: 14 July 2025
Answered: 17 July 2025
Named DayQuestion
Dr Simon Opher
Labour — Stroud
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of creating a legal duty on councils to (a) meet climate targets and (b) tackle the loss of wildlife.
Answer
Kerry McCarthyThe Government recognises the importance of local places in driving net zero action. Local government has autonomy and flexibility in how they deliver net zero, according to each local area’s varying needs and opportunities. DESNZ regularly engages with l...
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