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National Retrofit Hub launches essential resource: Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist

|Date: 19 April, 2024

National Retrofit Hub launches essential resource: Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist

As the drive towards achieving net zero emissions intensifies, the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) announces ...

As the drive towards achieving net zero emissions intensifies, the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) announces the release of its latest tool to support regional efforts: the Regional Retrofit Skills Taskfo ...

19 April, 2024
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Ambitious retrofit funding opportunities for local authorities

|Date: 9 April, 2024

Ambitious retrofit funding opportunities for local authorities

Local authorities are being invited to access funding and expertise to help get hundreds of thousands of ...

Local authorities are being invited to access funding and expertise to help get hundreds of thousands of homes insulated and have renewable energy installed, as part of a new pilot scheme. The Local ...

9 April, 2024
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Sector responds to Spring Budget

|Date: 7 March, 2024

Sector responds to Spring Budget

Here, LABM shares opinion from industry bodies, social and affordable housing providers and the public se ...

Here, LABM shares opinion from industry bodies, social and affordable housing providers and the public sector to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2024. Councils need greater funding certainty th ...

7 March, 2024
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London under-prepared for flooding and extreme heat, new report warns — climate charity Ashden highlights inclusive solutions

|Date: 18 January, 2024

London under-prepared for flooding and extreme heat, new report warns — climate charity Ashden highlights inclusive solutions

The interim report of the London Climate Resilience Review should prompt decision-makers to bring proven ...

The interim report of the London Climate Resilience Review should prompt decision-makers to bring proven solutions from around the UK to the capital, says climate charity Ashden. London boroughs, the ...

18 January, 2024
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Climate of change

|Date: 23 October, 2023

Climate of change

LABM's Editor Claire Clutten discusses the Prime Minister's climate policy climbdown in September and how ...

LABM's Editor Claire Clutten discusses the Prime Minister's climate policy climbdown in September and how it could stymie climate innovation at a time when we need greater certainty, to encourage the ...

23 October, 2023
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UK roll-back on climate policies: ‘this is the way to do maximum harm to the economy’

|Date: 20 September, 2023

UK roll-back on climate policies: ‘this is the way to do maximum harm to the economy’

Ashden responds to news that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering weakening a host of the Government ...

Ashden responds to news that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering weakening a host of the Government's key climate and decarbonisation policies. Dr Ashok Sinha, CEO at climate solutions charity A ...

20 September, 2023
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Ashden Awards finalists announced — UK pioneers tackling urgent climate challenges

|Date: 4 September, 2023

Ashden Awards finalists announced — UK pioneers tackling urgent climate challenges

Climate charity Ashden has revealed the finalists for its 2023 awards — pioneers delivering an inclusive, ...

Climate charity Ashden has revealed the finalists for its 2023 awards — pioneers delivering an inclusive, sustainable future. Three of eight award categories focus on the UK. Finalists from London to ...

4 September, 2023
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New £10m initiative to decarbonise schools — lowering emissions and inspiring students

|Date: 28 July, 2023

New £10m initiative to decarbonise schools — lowering emissions and inspiring students

A new £10m partnership between Green Future Investments Ltd (GFIL) and Let’s Go Zero — the campaign for a ...

A new £10m partnership between Green Future Investments Ltd (GFIL) and Let’s Go Zero — the campaign for all schools to be zero carbon by 2030 — is set to boost climate action in schools across England ...

28 July, 2023
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Last brick laid at Thurrock’s new Community Diagnostic Centre

Partnership is building affordable housing options in Sheffield

Delighted residents move into Welshpool’s new independent living apartments

A much-needed boost in supported living accommodation for South Tyneside

Demolition work starts at Spon End in Coventry

Much-needed affordable homes and new community centre a step closer for Oxford

Affordable homes at former Odeon cinema site ready for customers

Sustainable Social Housing set for South Tyneside

Groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of affordable housing development in Barton-on-Sea

Brand new homes for Edmonton Residents

National Retrofit Hub launches essential resource: Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist

National Retrofit Hub launches essential resource: Regional Retrofit Skills Taskforce Checklist

Ambitious retrofit funding opportunities for local authorities

Ambitious retrofit funding opportunities for local authorities

UK roll-back on climate policies: ‘this is the way to do maximum harm to the economy’

UK roll-back on climate policies: ‘this is the way to do maximum harm to the economy’

Ashden Awards finalists announced — UK pioneers tackling urgent climate challenges

Ashden Awards finalists announced — UK pioneers tackling urgent climate challenges

New £10m initiative to decarbonise schools — lowering emissions and inspiring students

New £10m initiative to decarbonise schools — lowering emissions and inspiring students