Local Authority Toolkit Download

This toolkit provides guidance and resources for local authority who would like to run their own Idling Action Events. Our toolkits are free to use. We ask for some basic information so we can understand the reach of our campaign and have some simple terms of use for our resources (these are also listed at the bottom of this page).

Resources included in this Toolkit:

Best practice guidance

Guidance on how to develop a campaign, and plan and deliver events.

Volunteer Pack

An information pack that can be sent out to volunteers before they come along to an event. It contains: Idling and air pollution FAQs, a myth buster, health and safety guidance for volunteers, a script for talking to drivers, and tips for using social media.

Event Leader Pack

Editable word and excel document resources for the event, including: An event checklist, an idling log, photo permission forms, and guidance on event risk assessments.

Campaign Materials

Printable PDF files of our leaflet, poster and window sticker.

Resources included in the Enforcement toolkit:

This toolkit is for use by local authority officers and provides templates for adopting idling enforcement.

The following templates are available:

  • Fixed Penalty Notice
  • Traffic Management Order
  • Newspaper Notice for FPN
  • Newspaper Notice for TMO
  • Example of No Idling signage
  • FPN Enforcement training presentation

Please note, before using any of these templates, please consult your relevant legal team first. 

To download:

Please fill in the form below, tick to confirm you’ve read and accepted the terms and conditions and click submit. You will then be taken to a webpage where you can download the toolkit. You will also receive an email with a link to the download page.

So we can understand where in the UK the materials are being used, please do not distribute the downloaded material. Instead please refer colleagues to this website to download.

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Terms and Conditions: 

  • The downloaded materials, logo and branding shall be used solely for their intended purpose, specifically, organising and hosting an idling engine Event that encourages behaviour change in a positive, non-confrontational manner. An Event includes individuals speaking to drivers who are parked and idling their engine for more than a minute and distributing idling engine leaflets or information or a similar non-commercial local campaign (“Event”).
  • The downloaded materials and branding shall not be used for monetary gain or any commercial purpose.
  • The Event organiser is responsible for Event health and safety issues associated with their own Event and should be a person of at least 18 years of age. The supplied information is intended to facilitate the organising and hosting of the Event, but it is not intended to be exhaustive or incorporate local health and safety requirements.
  • The Idling Action participating local authorities and the Mayor of London accept no liability for any loss or damage that arises from the use of the materials or organising and hosting an Event or for any omissions or incorrect information save as required by law.
  • Where the materials, content of the material, or branding are used, you should display, where possible, within the Event or its materials: “with thanks to the Idling Action participating London Authorities and The Mayor of London for their kind permission to utilise the Idling Action name* logo* and associated materials*” (*delete where applicable)
  • Materials may be downloaded only by persons of at least 18 years of age.

Data Protection: Your personal details will only be used to contact you via email with regard to the vehicle idling project. Your details will be shared with staff who are directly involved in running this project. Your details will not be shared with any third parties without your express permission.

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