In part one of this long read, Public Policy Officer Laura Mason covered some of the problems we see in the proposed new NPPF. In part two Laura focuses on the positive policy changes. Putting brownfield first Over the last few years, we’ve seen a step change in planning policy to really focus on unlocking…
The Government is currently consulting on changes to the planning system. In part one of this long read, Public Policy Officer Laura Mason focuses on three key problems with the proposals. A month has passed since the Prime Minister launched a public consultation on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), and pledged ‘new, fairer,…
Today we’ve announced our ambition to phase out single use plastics at our places by 2022. Each year 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced around the world and 40 per cent of it is single-use, meaning it’s only used once before being thrown away. Here’s how we’re playing our part in tackling the problem.…
A couple of weeks ago External Affairs Consultant, Jo Caldwell, attended the Greater Manchester Green Summit. In this blog Jo shares her thoughts from the event, and takes a look at Greater Manchester’s ambitions to go green. ‘Manchester to be plastic free by 2020’ was the local newspaper headline after the first Greater Manchester Green…
Today Greener UK have sent a strong message to UK governments on the need to act now to protect, restore and enhance nature. The coalition of 13 major environmental organisations, including the National Trust, is calling for the UK to show international leadership, commit to ambitious new laws and ensure world-class independent governance to keep…
In this blog, Patrick Begg, our Outdoors and Natural Resources Director, considers what an environment watchdog needs to look like to satisfy the cynics and really deliver for our natural environment. Politicians are prone to hyperbole. This is hardly a revelation and will capture exactly zero headlines. Statements like ‘world leading’, ‘better than we’ve ever…
Today the Prime Minister outlined the Government’s plans to tackle the housing crisis, and launched consultations on proposed changes to the planning system. In response, Richard Hebditch, Government Affairs Director, said: “The Prime Minister’s speech shows that the Government recognise what people really want from a planning system – a measured process that delivers more…
