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26 Mar 2019

Michael Gove questioned by MPs on the provisions of the Environment Bill – Watch the Video

Questioning goes to the heart of the provisions in the Bill on audit and the principles at the heart of sustainability and environmental management. EAC ‘The Environmental Audit Committee examines the proposed Office for Environmental Protection, the environmental principles, Environmental Improvement Plans, collaboration with the devolved administrations and no-deal preparations. Witnesses Wednesday 20 March 2019, […]

26 Mar 2019

Coastal Communities Fund & Coastal Revival Fund: £36 million for the Great British Coast

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Published 23 March 2019 From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, Jake Berry MP, and The Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP MHCLG: ‘Seventy projects up and down the Great British Coast have been awarded a total of over £36 million from a UK government fund to help develop and improve tourist attractions, create jobs and promote […]

26 Mar 2019

Marine Energy in Wales can play a significant role in helping achieve renewables target

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Marine Energy Wales welcomes the recent report by the Institute of Welsh Affairs which outlines how Wales could make the transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035. The report details a significant role for marine energy in delivering a renewable future. The report, “A plan for Wales’ renewable energy future” is the culmination of three […]

26 Mar 2019

Scallop dredger caught in Lyme Bay MPA and fined £5362

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Thanks to Keith Hiscock for picking this up Southern IFCA: Scallop Dredger Caught in Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area In a case heard in Weymouth Magistrates Court the Plymouth based scallop fishing dredger Cristal Waters FY34 was found to have used scallop dredges within the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area, contrary to the Southern Inshore […]

26 Mar 2019

Living Thames Film shortlisted for Charity Film Awards – Thames Estuary Partnership

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The Living Thames film The Thames Estuary Partnership’s film has been shortlisted in the finals of the Charity Film Awards and the winners will be announced on Friday 26 April. One of the prizes is the People’s Choice Award, which goes to the finalist with the most votes and it would be great if you […]

19 Mar 2019

Bill to create Rivers Authorities with local tax-raising powers progresses through Parliament

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Slipped in under the Brexit radar a Bill to create Rivers Authorities with local tax-raising powers progresses through Parliament. The new Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill which will enable the creation of regional Rivers Authorities with local tax-raising powers was debated at Committee stage in the House of Commons this week. Read the debates so […]

19 Mar 2019

England could run short of water within 25 years – Sir James Bevan CEO of the Environment Agency

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England is set to run short of water within 25 years, the chief executive of the Environment Agency has warned. The country is facing the ‘‘jaws of death”, Sir James Bevan said, at the point where water demand from the country’s rising population surpasses the falling supply resulting from climate change. However, this could be […]

19 Mar 2019

River Basin Plans – Outcome Report of the first consultation on the new plans

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River basin planning: working together: Consultation Report EA: Working together was the first consultation in reviewing and updating the river basin management plans for 2021. It set out the steps and consultation measures that we are required to take in preparation of the updated river basin management plans. It ran for six months between 22 […]

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