For councillors, climate officers, and public sector strategy leads.

Local Authority Net Zero
Strategy Essentials

Course Level: 
Core Professional

Course Length (Hours):  
1.5

Delivery Format:
Online self-paced or in-house live

Proof of Learning:
Certificate of completion included

Course Overview

Local authorities are on the frontline of the UK’s net zero transition, but the policy landscape is complex, funding is limited, and capacity is stretched.

This course equips local authority officers and elected members with a clear and practical foundation in climate strategy, policy design, and place-based delivery.

Who This Course is For

  • Climate officers and sustainability leads

  • Councillors and Cabinet Members for Environment/Climate

  • Heads of Service across Housing, Planning, and Economy

  • Public sector partnership and funding teams

What You’ll Gain

  • Confidence in climate terminology and strategic frameworks

  • Overview of UK net zero policy and delivery expectations

  • Practical funding, governance and stakeholder insights

  • Template tools for action plans and business cases

  • Links to current guidance, evidence, and support

Modules:

Module 1:

Understanding the Net Zero Landscape

UK and devolved frameworks, what councils are expected to deliver

  • Includes: Local Authority Climate Landscape Guide

Module 3:

Funding & Enabling Delivery

Understanding PSDS, LCSF, LEVI, SHDF, ECO4 and more

Module 5:

Progress, Risk & Reporting

Setting up for long-term success

Module 2:

Building a Strategic Plan

From baseline to delivery, turning data into action

Module 4:

Governance, Leadership & Partnerships

How to drive cross-departmental ownership and external buy-in

  • Includes: Governance Framework Template

Resources Included

  • Climate Strategy Landscape Guide

  • Local Net Zero Action Plan Template

  • Governance Framework Checklist

  • Certificate of Completion

This course is CPD-aligned and structured for strategic professional development.

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