Find Global City Futures at the Local Government Association conference in July, where Roli Martin, Managing Director will be speaking on ‘Delivering Decarbonisation in Local Government’. 

Together with Naomi Harnett of East Devon District Council, Global City Futures will present on how to develop a decarbonisation programme whilst identifying realistic targets and projects. The session will look at innovative funding solutions, including maximising government capital and private investment.

The session will explore work carried out in collaboration with East Devon District Council showcasing how an innovative financial model for decarbonised heating infrastructure, empowered by Energy from Waste, delivered 12,000 homes to the Future Homes Standard.

The speakers will be taking questions on the financing of decarbonisation and overcoming challenges as local authorities aim for net zero. Contact us to pose a question, or to talk further about decarbonisation in your local authority.

Find us in the Innovation Zone on Day 2 of the LGA conference, 5th July in Bournemouth.

Global City Futures are delighted that the city of Exeter is currently asking residents to respond to the first draft of a new Local Plan, with goals of being ‘a leading sustainable city’ and  ‘a liveable and connected city’ by 2040. 

Global City Futures, a leading sustainably-focussed consultancy based in the city, contributed to the Net Zero plan for Exeter launched in 2020 and are currently developing the business case for the Exeter Development Fund (EDF).

Elaine Anning, Operations Director said “We have been working closely with the city authorities and institutions who declared a climate emergency in 2019, and have kept it a top priority since. It is really encouraging to see a local plan with sustainability and a net zero goal – please, if you are local, have your say as to how you want to see the city develop. It would be incredible for Global City Futures to see sustainable development in the city that would be a flagship for the UK.”

The Exeter Development Fund is an innovative and sustainable funding solution to provide a possible 12,000 climate-ready, healthy new homes for this fast growing city, with Global City Futures working with public institutions to identify brown-field sites. Potentially these could be congestion-free communities, designed to prioritise walking and cycling, with easy access to shops and leisure, making ‘15 minute communities’. The plan, if successful, includes high-quality green spaces for socialising and relaxation, and it is envisaged that new employment opportunities will be created to support the new homes. 

Exeter residents can respond to the The Exeter Plan – Outline Draft Consultation online, where they will find more information about plans for sustainability, housing, transport, and energy, as well as supporting business growth and innovation. 

Respond to the consultation before 19th December.

More about the Exeter Development Fund