Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent progress he has made on considering proposals from local authorities for funding from the Local Power Plan.

The Local Power Plan, a core function of Great British Energy, will put communities at the heart of the energy transition. It will support Local and Combined Authorities and Community Energy Groups to roll out up to 8GW of renewable energy projects. Since July, UK government officials have been engaging with the Local Government Association and the Devolved Administrations on the Local Power Plan to ensure that local needs are carefully considered. The recent Budget outlined £125 million in 2025-26 to set up Great British Energy as an independent company and begin delivering on its core functions, including local projects.