Rural Net Zero

Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England’s population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.

Trial underway to shape the future of planning

The Planning Inspectorate is working close with the Department for Levelling-Up, Housing and Communities to review the services offered to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP). Areas under consideration include reshaping

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Rural Net Zero

Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England’s population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.

Trial underway to shape the future of planning

The Planning Inspectorate is working close with the Department for Levelling-Up, Housing and Communities to review the services offered to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP).  Areas under consideration include reshaping pre-application service support and looking at how processes could be made smoother and quicker.

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Latest news from the Home Upgrade Grant: Phase 2 (HUG 2)

Earlier this year, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero awarded up to £630m to Local Authorities (LA) through the Home Upgrade Grant: Phase 2 (HUG 2) scheme. This was part of a £1.8 billion package of funding to boost energy efficiency and cut emissions of homes and public buildings across England.

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