Just Transition plan
Newham Council is reviewing the progress of its Just Transition Plan, a strategy to tackle climate change and social inequalities.
Newham Council reviewed the progress of its Just Transition Plan, a borough-wide strategy to tackle climate change, economic pressures, and social inequalities, in December 2025. A report to the council meeting from Councillor John Whitworth, Cabinet Member for Air Quality, Climate Emergency and Environment, outlined the plan's progress. The plan was approved in December 2023.
The Just Transition Plan aims for a fair and equitable transition to a low-carbon economy, structured around increasing equity, reducing emissions, and building long-term resilience. Developed through extensive community engagement, it seeks to reduce the council's impact on climate change and support a sustainable shift towards net-zero goals.
Key facts
- Newham Council reviewed the progress of its Just Transition Plan in December 2025. Source
- The Just Transition Plan was approved in December 2023. Source
- The plan is structured around increasing equity, reducing emissions, and building long-term resilience. Source
- Councillor John Whitworth presented a report on the plan's progress in December 2025. Source
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