Westminster City Council has launched the latest round of its Westminster Climate Fund, a grant programme aimed at helping local businesses, cultural institutions, and community organisations cut carbon emissions and invest in clean energy.

Opening for applications, the fund is designed to support projects that promote sustainability and resilience across the city, contributing to a greener, healthier way of life for Westminster residents.

The Council plans to hold two funding rounds in 2025/26, with around £6 million available in total. Grants will prioritise initiatives focused on city-wide decarbonisation, community-led renewable energy projects, and behavioural change programmes that encourage greener living.

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Funding for the scheme is generated through the Council’s carbon offsetting policy, part of its wider City Plan. As part of its commitment to sustainability, the Council raised its carbon price last year under the 'retrofit first' policy, encouraging new developments to operate with minimal or no operational carbon emissions.

Previous rounds of the fund have already made an impact, supporting carbon reduction projects across Westminster. These include a £120,000 grant to install solar panels at Soho Hospital and more than £250,000 to upgrade lighting to LED systems at St Marylebone School.

Cllr Ryan Jude, Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Ecology, Culture and Air Quality, said: "This funding represents a major opportunity for Westminster organisations to save money, reduce their carbon emissions, and play a role in creating a sustainable future.

"Our net-zero target shows how serious the council is, but I hope we can build on initiatives like the sustainable city charter to bring organisations big and small along with us on this journey."

Applications will close on 18 July.