Government is putting net zero at risk by ignoring rural areas, say county councils
The Independent reports that emissions are falling faster in cities rather than rural areas.
Lord Deben says street lights not needed in rural areas
The BBC reports that Lord Deben – chair of the Climate Change Committee – expressed to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee that urbanising rural areas is largely antagonistic to dealing with climate change.
Cabinet reshuffle sparks rural planning law debate
Farmers Weekly reports that following the removal of Robert Jenrick MP from his role as Housing Secretary during last week’s Cabinet Reshuffle, speculations have appeared on whether the housebuilding programme, Project Seed, will go ahead.
CityFibre raises £1.125bn to expand UK fibre rollout
Capacity Media reports that UK-based infrastructure company CityFibre has raised a total of £1.125 billion with the help of two new investors, Mubadala Investment Co and Interogo Holding, through extending its bank facilities by £300 million.
England to be first country to require new homes to include EV chargers
The Business Standard reports that the British government will later this year introduce legislation that will require all newly built homes and offices to feature electric vehicle chargers, making England the first country in the world to implement such enforcements.
“Levelling Up” must benefit the whole country
The Levelling Up Taskforce’s Selaine Saxby MP, Member of Parliament for North Devon, writes in the Levelling Up News (17 September 2021), ‘View of the Week’, how levelling up must be for the benefit of the whole country.
