2025 Action Scorecards

Action Scorecards 2025

Transport

Transport is the other biggest sector of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. This section covers the main enabling actions councils can take to reduce car use and encourage more sustainable transport within their area.

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Average score by council type

Single Tier

26% Average score

District

15% Average score

County

20% Average score

Northern Ireland

11% Average score

Combined Authority

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Section: Transport (CA)

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Transport 2025. 72% of councils have 60 or more public EV chargers across their area, up 40 versus 2023. 66% of transport authorities have low-emission buses in their area, up 7 versus 2023. Transport 2025. 72% of councils have 60 or more public EV chargers across their area, up 40 versus 2023. 66% of transport authorities have low-emission buses in their area, up 7 versus 2023.
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Transport 2025. 4 mayoral authorities have 10% of their bus fleet as electric. Transport 2025. 4 mayoral authorities have 10% of their bus fleet as electric.
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Transport 2025. 27% of local authorities have 10% or more of their council fleet as electric vehicles but only 3% have 50% or more, up 7 versus 2023. Transport 2025. 27% of local authorities have 10% or more of their council fleet as electric vehicles but only 3% have 50% or more, up 7 versus 2023.
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Transport 2025. 56% of transport authorities have 20mph as the default speed limit. Transport 2025. 56% of transport authorities have 20mph as the default speed limit.
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Transport 2025. 0 English transport authorities received the highest capability rating by Active Travel England, no change versus 2023 Transport 2025. 0 English transport authorities received the highest capability rating by Active Travel England, no change versus 2023
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Transport 2025. 23% of local authorities have expanded airports or their road networks, down 2 versus 2023. 12 English transport authorities outside of London have high bus ridership, up 1 councils compared to 2023. Transport 2025. 23% of local authorities have expanded airports or their road networks, down 2 versus 2023. 12 English transport authorities outside of London have high bus ridership, up 1 councils compared to 2023.
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Transport 2025. 90% of local authorities in Britain have high PM2.5 levels in 25% or more of their area. 52% of local authorities in Britain have high NO2 levels in 25% or more of their area. Transport 2025. 90% of local authorities in Britain have high PM2.5 levels in 25% or more of their area. 52% of local authorities in Britain have high NO2 levels in 25% or more of their area.
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Buildings and Heating 2025 and 2023 average score comparison. 54% Single Tier, up 5. 48% District, up 6. 69% County, down 1. 29% Northern Ireland, down 4. 75% Combined Authority, up 15. Buildings and Heating 2025 and 2023 average score comparison. 54% Single Tier, up 5. 48% District, up 6. 69% County, down 1. 29% Northern Ireland, down 4. 75% Combined Authority, up 15.
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