Emma Henderson replaces Adam Johnson as MSYP. She will represent Cunninghame North, focusing on youth issues. Emma Henderson New MSYP for Cunninghame North After Johnson Steps Down Emma Henderson got a new role. She is from Arran High School, in S5. Emma now represents Cunninghame North because Adam Johnson resigned. Adam went to Largs Academy…
Extinction Rebellion protests Holch Povlsen’s Blackbird Air at Inverness Airport over climate concerns. Inverness Airport Protest Targets Anders Holch Povlsen and Private Jets Extinction Rebellion protested at Inverness Airport. They targeted Blackbird Air, owned by Anders Holch Povlsen. Activists waved banners. The banners said, “Ban Private Jets”. Some protesters dressed as blackbirds. The protest showed…
Families can enjoy free activities like forest bathing and stargazing in South Marston’s Nightingale Wood! Swindon Wood Offers Free Family Activities This Half Term Break Forestry England’s Nightingale Wood wants families to visit. It’s in South Marston, and they encourage families to get off screens and connect with the natural world. You can try “forest…
Council considers starting weedkiller use earlier due to climate change, potentially saving money. Midlothian Could Extend Weedkiller Use Due to Climate Change Midlothian might use weedkiller sooner because climate change makes weeds grow longer. Council officers want to start in March, whereas, they usually start using it in June. Early use could save about £18,000…
Caerphilly Council aims for net zero by 2030. Despite progress, uneven results require further action and funding for climate goals. Caerphilly Council Committed to Carbon Neutral Target by 2030 Caerphilly Council wants to hit climate goals. They must stay focused, said the deputy leader. Cllr Pritchard said they cut emissions effectively. The council decreased CO2…
A proposed waste processing plant in Sipson may generate renewable gas for 8,200 homes and cut CO2 emissions. Sipson Waste Plant Could Power Over 8,000 Homes with Renewable Gas They want to build a plant, if approved, that makes renewable gas. This gas could power 8,200 homes, and CO2 emissions should also go down. SUEZ…
Coasts in Mind initiative delves into a century of coastal changes using community archives and mapping, funded by a major lottery grant. Poole Harbour Project to Track a Century of Coastal Transformation MOLA launched Coasts in Mind. This project focuses on vulnerable coastlines. It examines the impact of climate change. Communities will lead this effort.…
Road raising proposal for flood defence in Upton-Upon-Severn is rejected due to lengthy closure concerns. Upton Road Flood Defence Plans Rejected Due to Disruption Concerns Hey, so there’s this road in Upton-Upon-Severn. It floods all the time and people wanted to raise the road for better flood protection. This would protect against a big flood…
Oxfordshire residents can share their opinions on animal welfare. RSPCA seeks input by February 28 for “Animal Futures” initiative. Oxfordshire Invites Views on Animal Welfare and Future Challenges The RSPCA wants public input by February 28 as part of “Animal Futures: The Big Conversation.” This is the first phase. They want the biggest animal conversation…