The rise of climate change is a global challenge which the United Kingdom is addressing along with their international partners. Closer to home, local authorities are making huge strides to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase biodiversity in their own local areas.
The Public Services Social Value Act 2013 requires all public sector organisations and their suppliers to look beyond the financial cost of a contract to consider how the services they commission and procure can improve the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of an area.
The LGA have released a podcast series to provide advice and guidance for council officers and Members looking to engage their local communities on climate change.
The culture sector is enjoyed by many, providing significant social and economic value. The culture services routemap suggests interventions that could embed sustainability in council services with a focus on relevant facilities, complementing existing council projects and actions.
The leisure services routemap suggests interventions that could improve sustainability outcomes through council services with a focus on relevant facilities, complementing existing council projects and actions. It enables reflection on your work in this area and how things could be improved.
