Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Make Addressing the Climate Emergency a Statutory duty for Councils
Closed
1,424 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the UK government to introduce legislation that makes addressing the climate emergency a statutory duty for all local authorities. By legally requiring councils to prioritise climate action, we think this would ensure that vital environmental policies become integral to local governance.
We think the climate emergency is an urgent threat to our communities, ecosystems, and future. Despite growing awareness, local councils do not have legally binding obligations to tackle climate change at the level we think is necessary to meet net-zero targets and safeguard public health. We demand action now to protect our future and empower councils to lead the way in creating a sustainable, resilient, and equitable society for all.
Timeline
| 13 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,424
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
13 May 2025
Closed
13 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.