Environment
26 Oct 2015
Warning follows rise in fly-tipping
THE government faces a call for urgent action following a 50,000 increase in fly-tipping incidents. A government study of local councils in England also reported the total cost of clearing...
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04 Oct 2015
Vote now for Britain’s best high street
SIX villages and market towns have been shortlisted in a competition to find Britain’s best High Streets. In total, some 21 finalists across seven categories will battle it out in...
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18 Sep 2015
Defra pledge to combat fly-tipping
THE government has reiterated its pledge to combat the scourge of illegal rubbish dumping in the countryside. Earlier this year, one of the worst cases of rural fly-tipping saw an estimated...
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16 Sep 2015
Parks ‘support rural communities’
England’s national parks have produced a briefing note outlining how they support rural communities and economies. Sustainable development is a fundamental principle underpinning much innovation and best practice, says National...
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17 Jun 2015
National Parks ‘worth £20bn to economy’
England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty contribute more than £20bn each year to the economy, says a report. Far from being sleepy backwaters, National Parks and AONBs generate...
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12 Jun 2015
Building soars on greenbelt land
The number of new homes being approved on greenbelt land in England has increased five-fold in five years. Research carried out on behalf of BBC Radio 4’s File on 4...
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21 May 2015
Rural drivers take evasive action
MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down on rural roads after a survey revealed the extent of risky, aggressive overtaking. One in seven drivers (14%) have been forced by another...
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10 Apr 2015
‘Worst case’ of rural fly-tipping
ONE of the worst cases of rural fly-tipping has seen up to 40 tonnes of industrial waste dumped in a country lane. Police are appealing for information after 30-40 tonnes...
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08 Apr 2015
Guide helps to prevent rural floods
A FREE guide to help rural communities protect themselves from flooding has been launched. The Community Guide to Your Water Environment offers guidance on how communities can work with local authorities,...
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14 Nov 2014
£2m scheme boosts rights of way
A £2m intiative has helped create and save more than 183km of public rights of way. Launched in 2012, the Paths for Communities (P4C) scheme, was set up to develop...
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