Climate Action
Councils are currently reviewing their climate action targets and strategies, including progress towards net-zero and adapting to environmental changes.
In November 2026, Southwark Council's Borough Action Plan, which aims to make the borough "green", underwent pre-scrutiny by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Islington's Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee reviewed the council's progress on net-zero carbon and climate action targets, and strategies for adapting buildings to extreme heat in October 2026. Newham Council adopted its "Our Newham Local Plan" in November 2026, setting out a vision for development until 2042.
Waltham Forest's Climate Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the council's climate action progress in June 2026. In July 2026, Kingston upon Thames Council held a debate on climate change action. Climate action involves measures taken by councils to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Key facts
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 11 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.