Kirklees Council voted on 16 January 2019 to declare a climate emergency after the largest four parties in the chamber had indicated they would support the motion. The council meeting was webcasted, and the 20-minute debate at the council meeting can be watched here: www.kirklees.public-i.tv The speeches start at 2:28:00. There is a row of Read more about United Kingdom: Kirklees Council passes climate emergency motion [VIDEO][…]

At the meeting of Brighton & Hove City Council on 13 December 2018, agenda item no. 55 was a Notice of Motion titled ‘Climate and Biodiversity Emergencies’, proposed by Councillor Ollie Sykes on behalf of the Green Group. The Councillors unanimously agreed to review the ways that it can deal with global climate change and Read more about United Kingdom: Brighton declares its recognition of climate and biodiversity emergencies [VIDEO][…]