1 Background 3
1.1 2050 net zero target 3
Targets set by the devolved administrations 3
1.2 Progress towards net zero 4
1.3 Role of local government in delivering net zero 5
Policy areas 6
Local government commitments 7
1.4 UK Government strategy for local government 7
Local Net Zero Forum and Local Net Zero Hubs 8

2 Homes and new developments 9
2.1 Energy efficiency of new homes 9
Ability to set higher efficiency standards locally 10
2.2 Retrofitting existing homes 10
2.3 Planning system 11
Proposed update to the national planning policy 12
Devolved administrations 12