2023 Action Scorecards

Action Scorecards 2023

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

22% Average score

District

9% Average score

County

18% Average score

Northern Ireland

7% Average score

Combined Authority

This section does not apply to Combined Authorities. Visit the following equivalent section:

Section: Transport (CA)

Key takeaways

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Transport, leading the way; 57% of transport authorities have 20mph as the default speed limit; 59% of transport authorities have low-emission buses in their area Transport, leading the way; 57% of transport authorities have 20mph as the default speed limit; 59% of transport authorities have low-emission buses in their area
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Transport, driving the climate crisis; 25% of local authorities have expanded airports or their road networks Transport, driving the climate crisis; 25% of local authorities have expanded airports or their road networks
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Transport, accelerated action needed; 20% of local authorities have 10% or more of their council fleet as electric vehicles; 32% of councils have 60 or more public electric vehicle chargers across their area Transport, accelerated action needed; 20% of local authorities have 10% or more of their council fleet as electric vehicles; 32% of councils have 60 or more public electric vehicle chargers across their area
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Transport, driving the climate crisis; 0 english councils received the highest capability rating by active travel england; 3 english transport authorities outside of london have high bus ridership. Transport, driving the climate crisis; 0 english councils received the highest capability rating by active travel england; 3 english transport authorities outside of london have high bus ridership.
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Transport, air quality; 98% of air quality authorities in england have high pm2.5 levels in 25% or more of the council's area; 55% of air quality authorities have high no2 levels in 25% or more of the council's area Transport, air quality; 98% of air quality authorities in england have high pm2.5 levels in 25% or more of the council's area; 55% of air quality authorities have high no2 levels in 25% or more of the council's area
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Transport; Average scores: 22% for Single Tier; 9% for District; 18% for County; 7% for Northern Ireland; 41% for Combined Authority Transport; Average scores: 22% for Single Tier; 9% for District; 18% for County; 7% for Northern Ireland; 41% for Combined Authority
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Single Tier District County Northern Ireland

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QuestionsCouncils with full marks per question
2.1

Is the council transitioning their vehicle fleet to electric?

26 out of 164 councils got full marks for this question.
2.2

Has the council set up or supported a shared transport scheme that can be used across their whole area?

None out of 164 councils got full marks for this question.
2.10

Has the council supported the expansion of a public network of electric vehicle chargers?

None out of 164 councils got full marks for this question.
2.11

Has the council approved, expanded or built a high carbon transport project since 2019?

Penalty marks: The maximum number of points for this question is 0. Read more about penalty mark questions.

149 out of 164 councils got no penalty marks for this question.
2.12a

Do the NO2 levels in a significant proportion of neighbourhoods within the council’s area exceed the safe World Health Organisation (WHO) air pollution guidelines?

Penalty marks: The maximum number of points for this question is 0. Read more about penalty mark questions.

92 out of 164 councils got no penalty marks for this question.
2.12b

Do the PM 2.5 levels in a significant proportion of neighbourhoods in the council’s area exceed the safe World Health Organisation (WHO) air pollution guidelines?

Penalty marks: The maximum number of points for this question is 0. Read more about penalty mark questions.

None out of 164 councils got no penalty marks for this question.
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