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It’s a positive to me that I’m a part of the team.” - Tom, Groundwork volunteer Local action, global impact As the UK prepares to lead the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 26, in Glasgow this November, we are committed to shining a light on the incredible community climate action taking place in our towns and cities and to put local people at the heart of a global conversation. Community Climate Action Putting local people at the heart of a global conversation about the climate and nature emergency. Community Grants Long-term flexible funding sources are vital to communities becoming more resilient to global challenges like climate change. Sustainable Communities Action on climate change must benefit those who are least protected and have least power. News updates STATEMENT: Rise in energy prices coinciding with the £20 a week cut in Universal Credit payments will put more households at risk of serious hardship this winter On Friday 1 October 2021 energy prices are set to rise as the energy price cap increases. This change coincides with the end of the furlough scheme and a Universal Credit payment cut of £20 per week which will reduce household incomes for those on the scheme. NEWS: Only 1 in 5 young people believe they are listened to when it comes to decisions on climate change and the environment The ‘Youth in a Changing Climate’ report has examined the perspectives of young people between the ages 16-25 years in the UK on climate change and discusses barriers which prevent young people from taking climate action. NEWS: Research indicates Government is holding local areas back in quest for net zero The report argues that the Levelling Up and climate change agendas should be working hand-in-hand with each other. 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