Environment
26 Sep 2016
Zero tolerance approach to fly-tipping
A zero approach to fly-tipping has been announced by rural organisations and public bodies in Hampshire. It follows a meeting between Hampshire County Council, other regulatory bodies and rural interest...
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24 Aug 2016
Ministers ‘failing’ on planning reforms
The government has failed to deliver a pledge to reduce planning barriers, say rural business leaders. Rural businesses continue to beheld back by the delays, inefficiencies and inflexibilities of the...
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03 Aug 2016
Tourism benefits as parks extended
DEFRA says rural communities will benefit after the boundaries are extended of two national parks. The boundaries of the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks were officially extended by...
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08 Jul 2016
Councils join forces to protect countryside
THREE local authorities have joined forces to protect the Devon coast and countryside. Teignbridge, East Devon District Councils and Exeter City Council have form a cross-boundary partnership to safeguard three...
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23 May 2016
‘Serious’ impact of lorries on villages
HEAVY commercial vehicles are having a serious impact on rural communities, warns a council transport leader. Mark Winnington, of Staffordshire County Council, was speaking after the publication of a select...
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12 May 2016
New fly-tipping rules take effect
LOCAL authorities can now issue £400 fines as an alternative to prosecution for small-scale fly-tipping. The new rule, which came into force from 9 May, follows the introduction of new...
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19 Apr 2016
Blueprint for future of countryside access
A NEW blueprint for the future of countryside access in East Sussex will be considered by councillors. East Sussex County Council’s cabinet will discuss a proposal to consult on a...
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16 Mar 2016
‘Quicker to build more brownfield homes’
Brownfield sites are being developed more than half a year faster than greenfield sites, according to research published by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE). The charity said its...
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27 Feb 2016
Rural councils hit out at lorry drivers
COUNCILS are calling for new powers to combat lorry drivers who cause chaos in rural communities. The Local Government Association said incidents of reckless driving were causing disruption to rural...
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03 Jan 2016
Coastal path ‘will boost rural tourism’
Rural tourism will benefit from the opening up of the longest stretch of England’s coastline, says the government. Work is now underway to open up half of England’s coastline as...
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