Auditors have criticised the Government for not providing councils with clarity about their role in achieving net zero by 2050. Anew report from the National Audit Office (NAO) said it was not convinced that overall engagement has been sufficiently strategic or co-ordinated to ensure that the role of councils in meeting the national net zero target was clearly defined. Head of the NAO, Gareth Davies, said: 'There are serious weaknesses in Government's approach to working with local authorities on net zero, stemming from a lack of clarity over roles and responsibilities and piecemeal funding. This hampers local authorities' ability to plan effectively for the long-term, build skills and capacity, and prioritise effort.'
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