08 Sep 2020
From Defra Overview This consultation will inform a new England Tree Strategy which we will publish later this year. The strategy will set out policy priorities to deliver our ambitious tree planting programme. It will focus on expanding, protecting and improving our woodlands, and how trees and woodlands can connect people to nature, support the […]
08 Sep 2020
Consultation launched to support marine renewables The consultation will examine how the UK can build back greener through marine renewable projects across the country. New consultation launched on how government can support marine energy projects, such as floating offshore wind farms, tidal stream and wave energy views invited on how project costs could be reduced, […]
19 Aug 2020
Phil Bremner, Business Synergies ‘As you will have seen from previous Editor’s Comments I have been supportive of the efforts of the Ilkley Clean River Campaign’s to obtain bathing water status for the River Ilkley in West Yorkshire. No UK river has designated bathing water status while Germany has 38, Italy 73 and France 573, just 14% of Britain’s rivers […]
14 Jul 2020
24 Jun 2020
Defra ‘Consultation to run for 12 weeks, seeking views on how to increase tree planting and tree and woodland management. • Trees are a unique natural asset that play a crucial role in combating the biodiversity and climate crises we face. • The government’s environmental programme will play its full part as we build back […]
05 May 2020
Last week, we reported on the extension to the River Basin Management Plans Challenges and Choices consultation. This week, the Blueprint for Water coalition responds. Wildlife Link: ‘Every day we rely on water to survive; to clean, spray, drink and wash. The way we treat water today will shape all of our futures and it […]
21 Jan 2020
As you may be aware the public consultation on the draft North East, North West, South East and South West Marine Plans opened on the 14 January 2020 and will run for a period of 12 weeks, closing on 6 April 2020. As part of our commitment to stakeholder engagement the Marine Management Organisation will […]
13 Jan 2020
The government has published a summary of responses to the recent Environment Agency consultation on changes to the water company drought plan guideline (WC DPG) and the new and updated supplementary guidance. The EA will amend the guidance to: emphasise the need for water companies to engage with their customers as early as possible as […]
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