Climate, Sustainability and Travel Policy and Accountability Committee
Hammersmith and Fulham's Climate, Sustainability and Travel Policy and Accountability Committee is tackling emissions and transport, while addressing challenges to net-zero ambitions.
The Climate, Sustainability and Travel Policy and Accountability Committee held its inaugural meeting in June 2026, setting its sights on tackling emissions and improving transport across the borough. It outlined a proposed work programme for the 2026/27 municipal year, aiming to reduce energy bills, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality. A report to the committee highlighted significant hurdles in achieving net-zero ambitions, including the scale of investment required and limitations in local authority powers.
The committee heard that the council's control over key levers such as energy pricing, national regulation, and vehicle standards is limited, posing major challenges to its net-zero goals. Despite a strong track record in securing external funding, the pace of investment needed is substantial. The committee's work programme includes a target to halve the proportion of residents in fuel poverty by 2030.
The Climate, Sustainability and Travel Policy and Accountability Committee, established by Hammersmith and Fulham Council, is responsible for reviewing and overseeing the council's approach to climate, sustainability, and transport policy. At its first meeting in June 2026, the committee received an overview of current policies and noted its terms of reference.
Key facts
- The Climate, Sustainability and Travel Policy and Accountability Committee held its inaugural meeting on June 30, 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- The committee outlined a proposed work programme for the 2026/27 municipal year. Source
- A report presented to the committee highlighted hurdles in achieving net-zero ambitions. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council aims to halve the proportion of residents in fuel poverty by 2030. Source
- The council has limited control over energy pricing, national regulation, and vehicle standards. Source
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