A petition opposes a new incinerator in Canford Magna, citing health, environment, and visual impact concerns. Fight Incinerator Plan Petition Launched in Canford Magna Hey, there’s this group called Magwatch on Facebook. People in Canford Magna and nearby areas formed it. They want to protect local green spaces. Right now, Magwatch is watching the BCP…
The Environment Agency is addressing concerns about coastal management plans. These plans span from Hurst Spit to Lymington. Environment Agency Hears Concerns on Hurst Spit to Lymington Plan The Environment Agency will listen to feedback. It concerns coastline plans from Hurst Spit to Lymington. Several groups are creating a strategy to manage flood and erosion…
Salisbury votes on a plan covering housing, biodiversity, climate, transportation, and more. This could influence funding. Salisbury Residents to Vote on Neighbourhood Plan Next Week The SNDP includes policies on many topics. Housing, biodiversity, and climate change are covered. Transportation, healthcare, and parking are also included. Furthermore, tourism is addressed, along with river and field…
York council to vote on a key plan guiding house building and the economy, potentially ending a decades-long wait. York Local Plan Awaits Council Vote After Long Development Process The Local Plan goes to councillors on February 27th. This plan guides house building and economic growth and helps decide planning applications. Cllr Pavlovic says it…
Missing the 2030 net zero goal could cost the council £3M yearly in carbon credits, says a climate report. Council Faces £3 Million Bill Missing Net Zero 2030 Target The council’s climate report shows big costs. The 2023/24 report details financial implications. Councillors want the council carbon neutral by 2030. They aim for net zero…
Learn about sustainable food systems! Free events explore food, climate change, and creating a better, fairer food future. Durham Events Tackle Food Inequality and Climate Change Together Climate Action Durham wants to talk about food. They want to know how to make our food system better. The first event is on March 6. It runs…
Fifty trees were planted at Bury Grounds in Rickmansworth to boost biodiversity and combat climate change. Volunteers aided the effort. Rickmansworth: Fifty New Trees at Bury Grounds Enhance Local Wildlife Volunteers planted trees at the Bury Grounds. It’s a 4.2-hectare green space that used to belong to Bury House, the town’s former manor. Many tree…
Warrington, Cheshire West, and Cheshire East collaborate to boost wildlife. Residents are asked to share thoughts on the draft plan. Warrington Council Launches Local Nature Recovery Improvement Strategy Hey, listen to this! Local councils launched a nature plan. Warrington, Cheshire West, and Cheshire East are working together. They want to help nature grow. The plan…
The Sea Life Centre in Brighton has opened a new rehabilitation facility for rescuing and caring for sea turtles. Brighton Opens New Rehab Centre for Washed Up Sea Turtles Brighton’s Sea Life Centre has opened a turtle rehab, dedicated to helping washed-up sea turtles. Barnacle Bill is the first patient, having been rescued near Guensey…
Council reaffirms commitment to net zero by 2030, despite mixed progress and challenges in costing decarbonization. Council Stays Focused on Carbon Neutral Goal Despite Progress The council saw a big drop in emissions last year. They cut carbon dioxide by 4.6 million tonnes. That’s about a 5% decrease from the year before. A council member…