2024 Green Council of the Year - Kirklees Council
About the category
This category recognises UK councils who have most successfully protected their local environment or put together the most ambitious packages of local environmental measures.
This category is new for 2024's awards.
The inaugural Green Council of the Year award was presented to Kirklees Counicl, for rolling out an ambitious programme of environmental measures, with cross-party support on tight budgets.
This year, the Green Council of the Year award is sponsored by Keep Britain Tidy. You can read about the work that they do with local government here.
The 2024 Green Council of the Year Shortlist
Stroud
Calderdale
Calderdale
Stroud District Council (SDC) has emerged as a trailblazer in environmental stewardship, setting a precedent for local authorities across the UK. Stroud District Council is one of the few local authorities encouraging new wind and solar installations by identifying opportunities in the area as part of its Local Plan. Stroud's commitment t
Stroud District Council (SDC) has emerged as a trailblazer in environmental stewardship, setting a precedent for local authorities across the UK. Stroud District Council is one of the few local authorities encouraging new wind and solar installations by identifying opportunities in the area as part of its Local Plan. Stroud's commitment to the circular economy has not only propelled the council toward its 2030 target but has also inspired local businesses to commit to the ‘Climate and Recovery Pledge’.
Calderdale
Calderdale
Calderdale
Winner of the Leadership in Responding to the Climate Emergency category at The MJ Awards in June 2024, Calderdale Council implemented several key measures. These included establishing a £1 million Climate Action Fund in partnership with the Community Foundation for Calderdale, which supports local voluntary and community projects.
Kirklees
Calderdale
Kirklees
Kirklees council recently developed a new Environment Strategy alongside its Climate Change Strategy. The “Environment Strategy; Everyday Life” is a partnership document codesigned with over 1000 residents, 500 partners and all political parties. Kirklees has also leveraged more than £124m of external investment for climate and environm
Kirklees council recently developed a new Environment Strategy alongside its Climate Change Strategy. The “Environment Strategy; Everyday Life” is a partnership document codesigned with over 1000 residents, 500 partners and all political parties. Kirklees has also leveraged more than £124m of external investment for climate and environmental projects, including funding for EV charging points, construction of a Heat Network for Huddersfield and landscape recovery projects to restore nature.