The Education Committee have laid out their agenda for the coming months focusing on what they propose to deliver. They have formed five focus groups: skills and training across the sectors, levels 1-3 including apprenticeships, higher education, careers in general...
Sustainable farming organisation LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), has produced a practical manual with expert guidance, outlining six simple steps to help farmers and landowners identify, assess and manage ash dieback – A Farmer’s Guide to Ash Dieback
The Government have announced that “Biodiversity Net Gain” will be introduced from November. The Biodiversity Net Gain principle will require new housing, commercial and infrastructure developments to be “nature positive” from the end of 2023, with plans backed by £16...
Office for the Internal Market (OIM) has published its first internal report on the impact of Defra’s proposed ban on horticultural peat sales in England. The report concludes that, while the ban on horticultural peat sales in England may lead to some changes in...
Growing Kent & Medway Business Sustainability Challenge are offering grants worth between £10-£50k (50% of total eligible project costs). Applications will open from 3 April. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with other businesses as part of their...
The Government have published a new Environmental Improvement Plan. This should be considered alongside other Government strategies, including the England Trees Action Plan, the England Peat Action Plan, and the GB Plant Biosecurity Strategy. The Plan sets out 10...
