H&F Healthy Homes programme
Hammersmith and Fulham's new Climate Committee is examining energy bills and building retrofitting for the Healthy Homes programme.
The Hammersmith and Fulham Climate, Sustainability and Travel Policy and Accountability Committee, formed in June 2026, is examining energy bills and building retrofitting as key areas for the council's Healthy Homes programme. Councillor Ross Melton highlighted the council's manifesto commitments to reduce energy bills for residents and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
A report to the committee in June 2026 stated that the council faces significant challenges in achieving its net-zero ambitions, which impact the Healthy Homes programme. These include the scale and pace of required investment, and limitations in local authority powers over areas such as energy pricing and national regulation.
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's initial focus includes energy bills and building retrofitting. Source
- A report to the committee highlighted challenges in achieving net-zero ambitions due to investment scale and limited local authority powers. Source
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