30 Jun 2016

Three programmes which put community engagement into practice Yorkshire Water In water company news, Yorkshire Water is planning a ‘sustainable community hub’ near Esholt treatment works. It will attract businesses to base themselves near one of its largest wastewater treatment works in order to use the energy and resources it creates. Winners of the Water […]

30 Jun 2016

NIRAS and CMACS join forces NIRAS completed the acquisition of respected marine ecology consultancy, CMACS, on 17th June 2016. Dr Tim Norman, Managing Director of NIRAS Consulting Ltd, said: “I am delighted that we have joined forces with CMACS, who have a wealth of experience and expertise in marine and coastal ecology.  Our combined teams […]

27 Jun 2016

The Threat:   George Eustace – Brexit would free UK from ‘spirit-crushing’ green directives, says minister. Farming minister George Eustice says leave vote would free up £2bn now spent on insurance schemes and incentives for farmers Brexit and the sea     Charles Clover Blue Marine Foundation: Let us remember just what our seas were like before the […]

27 Jun 2016

During the Brexit debate, and purdah, Government put many things on hold. Given the outcome and the political and economic situation for the next six months or more it seems that many big decisions will be further delayed, if they take place at all; these include: Hinkley Point nuclear build – The French might be […]

27 Jun 2016

The pro-Europe petition which started directly after the referendum now has 4 million+ votes The role of Parliament in this process seems to be being overlooked. Given that the petition will prompt a debate in Parliament and the majority of MPs are pro-Europe this will test that time old challenge of individual MPs representing their […]

27 Jun 2016

Dong Energy Investment report   The investment is delivering significant benefits to the local economy across the region especially in the Liverpool region, Cumbria and Northern Ireland, creating jobs and helping local supply chain businesses to grow. With four offshore wind farms already operation off the North West coastline, DONG Energy is currently constructing two more […]