{"id":31799,"date":"2021-11-19T16:27:11","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T16:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=31799"},"modified":"2021-11-19T16:27:11","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T16:27:11","slug":"ihbccop26-features-heritage-from-the-local-government-doorstep-councils-trusted-most-to-lead-the-fight-against-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=31799","title":{"rendered":"IHBC@COP26 features \u2018Heritage from the Local Government doorstep\u2019: Councils trusted most to lead the fight against climate change"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"A Local Government Association\u2019s (LGA) survey found 40 per cent of residents trusted their council most to address the climate emergency, followed by the Government (28 per cent) and world leaders (15 per cent).<\/h3>\n

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\u2026 Councils know their villages, towns and cities best, and are working with local communities to improve lives\u2026<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

LGA writes:<\/p>\n

Local councils are trusted the most to take action on climate change and make a difference in local areas on reducing carbon emissions, according to new polling by the Local Government Association.<\/p>\n

The LGA\u2019s survey found 40 per cent of residents trusted their council most to address the climate emergency, followed by the Government (28 per cent) and world leaders (15 per cent).<\/p>\n

Councils know their villages, towns and cities best, and are working with local communities to improve lives on a daily basis. The LGA says this is where councils can play a fundamental role in tackling climate change….<\/p>\n

The LGA, which represents councils, wants the Government to use the summit in Glasgow to enhance the role of councils, providing the powers and funding to decarbonise building stock, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport and deliver clean energy projects.<\/p>\n

It has set out an ambitious plan for councils to deliver green infrastructure projects in local communities.<\/p>\n

With the right investment and support, the LGA\u2019s plan would see councils:<\/p>\n