Net zero

Green Living Leicestershire is a partnership between Leicestershire councils to deliver projects supporting sustainability and net zero - the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible.

Green Living Leicestershire partnership members are:

• Blaby District Council
• Charnwood Borough Council
• Harborough District Council
• Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
• Leicestershire County Council
• Melton Borough Council
• North West Leicestershire District Council
• Oadby & Wigston Borough Council

The partnership works together on projects which support delivery of objectives in relation to environmental protection and improvement, including energy efficiency, carbon reduction, climate adaptation and resilience, nature recovery and resource efficiency, sustainable transport, circular economy and community engagement.

Projects run by the Green Living Leicestershire partnership may include all or a group of the above local councils.

All members have signed the Leicestershire Climate and Nature Pact. The success of the pact depends on residents, businesses, local councils and other organisations in the county all working together. The pact calls upon organisations and groups across the county to sign the pact and play their part in combating climate change and ecological decline. Find further information about the pact by visiting the Leicestershire climate and nature pact (greenerfutureleicestershire.co.uk)

Partnership projects to date:

• Sustainable Warmth, the provision of grant funding to private residents to improve the energy efficiency of their homes
• Solar together, three separate rounds of group buying schemes for solar panels
• Home Upgrade Grant, the provision of grant funding to private residents to improve the energy efficiency of homes that do not have mains gas as the primary heating system

Current projects:

• Warm homes (warmhomesleicestershire.co.uk) - funding aimed at helping homeowners, private tenants and private landlords reduce energy usage and enjoy warmer healthier homes

Sustainable communities toolkit

Are you part of a parish or town council, or a community group in Leicestershire, and looking for ways to make your local area more sustainable? The sustainable communities toolkit (leicesterhshirecommunities.org.uk) has been created to help you take action, whether you're just getting started or building on existing projects. Packed with practical ideas, guidance and inspiration, the toolkit covers everything from simple, low-cost changes to larger community-led initiatives that can make a real difference.

Developed in partnership with Green Living Leicestershire, a collaboration between local councils across the county, the toolkit supports communities to take positive action for both people and the environment. From reducing waste and improving green spaces to encouraging sustainable travel, it's a useful guide to help your community make a positive difference.

GreenerFuture 

GreenerFuture Leicestershire (greenerfutureleicestershire.co.uk) is an Innovate UK funded project to deliver carbon reduction services across the county. Providing services to businesses, policymakers, schools and individual residents/families.

Their vision is to offer fully funded credible advice and effective support to businesses, residents and communities to build a more resilient and greener future.

Last updated: 03/07/2026 09:15