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Council cancels climate emergency declaration

Council cancels climate emergency declaration
BBC Politics Friday 31 July 2026, 15:12 UTC 1 min read
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A Reform UK motion argues the council can improve the local environment without the official pledge.

A Reform UK motion argues the council can improve the local environment without the official pledge.
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