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“We urge government to review proposals, to hold industry responsible for reducing the level of waste it creates in the first place, alongside wider support for councils in their efforts to increase recycling.”

Only councils can lead targeted local climate action in our villages, towns and cities that hit net zero targets for half the costs and generate three times the returns.

“We want to work with government to ensure that councils have the right tools and resources to implement biodiversity net gain as effectively as possible.”

“Our national ambitions for waste and recycling will only be achieved by fully empowered local delivery, alongside measures transferring the costs from taxpayers onto the waste producers.”

“It is now time to shift to a locally led approach, which would mean councils can target the homes that need the support most, while working with local businesses to build skills and growth.”

Shoppers are tired of too much packaging, polling by YouGov for the Local Government Association has found.

“For the sake of these communities, their health, and the planet, we are urging the Government to properly resource the regular testing of coastal waters.”

We continue to urge the Government to review sentencing guidelines for fly-tipping, so that offenders are given bigger fines for more serious offences to act as a deterrent.

“It’s clear from this stark report that climate change could have a serious impact on the health of our local communities.

“Council staff continue to work around-the-clock to prepare for further severe storms to ensure the safety of residents, homes and businesses, shore up flood defences, and protect road networks and power supplies as much as possible."