07 Apr 2015
A mine of information on current land use and water research. Bob Harris: Note the date for the DTC conference on 10 June at Stoneleigh Park. Click on the NEWS section of the DTC website for http://www.demonstratingcatchmentmanagement.net/ The articles are: · Second Phase of DTC gets underway · What will it […]
07 Apr 2015
This first of a new series of newsletters provides updates and links on the marine planning process – sign up for further copies here too. The newsletter includes: · Progress with the South marine plans · Implementation in the East marine plans · Impact Assessment Sustainability appraisal & Habitat regulations assessment – of the South […]
07 Apr 2015
27 Mar 2015
Strategic flood risk management report published – Public Accounts Committee Public Accounts Committee 25/3/15 ‘There are major risks to the sustainability of current levels of flood protection, which could impact on long-term value for money according to the Public Accounts Committee’s report published Wednesday 25 March 2015. Richard Bacon MP comments “Some 5 […]
27 Mar 2015
CaBA News: ‘A one off Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) Water Grant is open for application, deadline April 30th 2015. If you are in a CSF catchment and have the opportunity to promote these grants to farmers please get them in-touch with your local CSF officer. For further information go to: Water Capital Grants https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-countryside-stewardship-water-capital-grants-2015 The […]
27 Mar 2015
Environment Agency: 26.3.15 Water quality information at swimming beaches and lakes At popular swimming beaches and lakes local councils must display information on the cleanliness of the water – and any faecal pollution. Councils only provide information at ‘designated bathing waters’. These are areas: where the Environment agency (EA) expects lots of people to swim […]
27 Mar 2015
Defra ‘The regulatory stock assessment is an ongoing assessment of the costs and benefits of the stock of Defra’s regulations. This is the first update covering the period 2012 to 20121 and is presented in 2012 £s. The assessment covers all the regulations for which Defra is responsible (e.g. flooding, biodiversity, water and marine) where […]
27 Mar 2015
Defra: A review report has been published by Defra on the conduct and operations of the ten English Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) over the four year period to 31 August 2014. This meets the requirements of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 for a report on the IFCAs’ work in their first […]
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