Councils call for funding to meet 2030 net zero goal

COUNCILS across Wales are calling for continued funding to cut emissions from buildings, vehicles and public services, with five years remaining to meet the Welsh Government's target of a net zero public sector by 2030.

- STAFF REPORTER

To date, 18 local authorities have received support from the Welsh Government's low carbon heat capital grant, helping to decarbonise 70 public buildings - including schools, care homes, offices and leisure centres.

These projects have replaced fossil fuel heating with low-carbon systems such as heat pumps, improving energy efficiency, cutting emissions and reducing running costs.