LGA/ DfT Conference: the journey to 2020: reducing carbon emissions through local transport policies
Date/Time: 09 November 2009
09:00 - 16:00
Venue: Local Government House, Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HZ
Cost: (ex VAT) £ 345.00
LGA member organisation rate:: £ 219.00
Places available
The Climate Change Act(November 2008) established binding emissions targets and 5-yearly carbon budgets, the first of which committed the UK to reducing GHG emissions by at least 34% in 2020 relative to 1990 levels. It is a fact that domestic transport is responsible for 17% of the country's carbon emissions and is the only sector in which emissions are still rising. Councils are at the heart of tackling climate change and have an essential role to play in achieving the ambitious, but necessary reduction in emissions. 90% of councils have included one or more climate change targets within local area agreements and are already taking action to deliver on these ambitions.
The programme will include an update on the latest developments in the national policy context; an opportunity to feed back directly to government and stakeholders on national legislation and policy; details of innovative policies and practice to help councils deliver reductions in carbon emissions and develop long term sustainable transport solutions and will examine potential sources of funding that are emerging.
conference flyer - including programme and bookng form (PDF, 4 pages, 170KB)
Record of Attendance Form - Booked Delegates Only (PDF, 1 page, 44KB)
Who should attend
leaders & chief executives, frontline councillors/portfolio holders responsible for transport, those with an interest in carbon reduction strategy and delivering local targets
Further information
See also
LG Group events
The Local Government Group runs a wide range of conferences and events. Visit local.gov.uk to see a full list and to access further information.
LGA member organisation rate
For many events, reduced rates apply for representatives from LGA member organisations. Members must sign in before placing online bookings to get the reduced rate.
Community/voluntary sector rate
Conferences may have a limited number of places available for representatives from small community and voluntary organisations at a reduced rate. Please contact the conference administrator for further details.
Overseas delegates
Delegates from outside the UK who wish to attend an LGA conference must submit their applications, and funds must be cleared, to reach the LGA no later than 6 weeks before the conference in the case of a residential conference, or no later than 4 weeks before a one day conference. Bookings from overseas delegates will be subject to the cancellation policy specified on the booking form.
BSL interpreters
Due to the pressures on the provision of BSL interpreters, the LGA will need 6 weeks notice to provide this service.