Council votes to undeclare climate emergency (opens original article in a new tab)

Wakefield Council voted to remove its climate emergency declaration, shifting focus to energy efficiency and cost of living issues, despite opposition from some councillors who argued it undermines climate action.

• Wakefield Council voted to rescind its climate and biodiversity emergency declaration from May 2019.
• The motion to become carbon neutral by 2030 was unanimously backed six years ago but now aims to focus on energy efficiency and cost of living.
• Councillors debated whether local councils can influence national climate policy and the practicality of climate emergency declarations.