Maximising the Value of Local Net Zero Planning

Practical guidance for councils to activate local climate plans.

Posted on: 07/11/2025

Enable Embed Enact

Councils who want to build fairer, healthier and more resilient places often set out ambitious plans that prove difficult to activate. Strategy alone is not enough and real change needs joined-up delivery, resources, and finance.

The ‘Enable Embed Enact – Maximising the Value of Local Net Zero Planning’ report combines insights and practical advice that can help local authorities identify their distinct delivery role, whether it’s about enabling others to act, embedding action across existing systems and services, or enacting new decisions and plans themselves. Through case studies, questions, and tools, the report helps local leaders see how they can move from planning to delivery to real world outcomes for their communities.

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Innovate UK’s £60 million, three-year Net Zero Living programme aims to help regional authorities and businesses accelerate the transition to net zero, across the UK and internationally.

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