Campaigners gathered in Lincoln, protesting large solar farms possibly replacing Lincolnshire farmland and impacting food production. Solar Farm Protest: Lincoln Rally Against Farmland Development People protested potential solar farms in Lincolnshire. These farms might replace farmland. The protest happened on Saturday, March 15th. Residents want farmland for food crops and do not want industrial development…
Nottingham’s ambitious 2028 carbon neutral target may be pushed back significantly, potentially beyond 2040, due to financial challenges. Nottingham Carbon Neutral Goal Faces Delay Could Exceed 2040 Nottingham may delay carbon neutrality. The city council wants it, but it might take longer. Their 2028 goal could slip past 2040. The council declared a climate emergency…
Derby faces criticism over climate action as Tory councillors claim “nothing” has been done, citing a “red risk” report. Derby Climate Efforts Under Fire After “Red Risk” Report Release Derby City Council faced criticism about climate actions. Tory councillors attacked the Labour administration, and the five-hour budget meeting got quite heated. Councillors Pattison and Holmes…
Over 47,000 trees will be planted across 17 Derbyshire sites, launching the Heartwood Forest project and boosting local nature. Over 47,000 trees will be planted across 17 Derbyshire sites, launching the Heartwood Forest project and boosting local nature. Thousands of Trees to Transform Derbyshire Countryside: 17 New Sites Thousands of Trees to Transform Derbyshire Countryside:…
Waverley Council demands action after Thames Water failings, pushing for public ownership to protect residents. Public Ownership Urged for Thames Water After Surrey Shortcomings Thames Water is facing serious criticism, as people are unhappy with their overall performance. The council believes they are failing to protect public health and struggling with basic services, and sewage…
Staffordshire allocates an extra £15M from reserves to fix potholes and unblock gullies, addressing climate change impacts on roads. Staffordshire to Spend Extra £15 Million on Potholes and Gullies Staffordshire approved a tax increase, nearly five percent. Next year’s budget has extra money for roads. They will spend £15 million fixing potholes and drainage. Councillors…
The popular car park at Llanddwyn beach may close due to sand accumulation and climate change impacts. North Wales Beach Car Park Faces Closure Over Sustainability Concerns Hey, guess what’s happening at Newborough Forest? The beach car park might not last. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said so. They are looking at other options. This car…
Council tax in Lincolnshire will rise by 2.99%, increasing the yearly tax for Band D homes and generating £11.7 million. Lincolnshire Council to Increase Council Tax by 2.99 Per Cent Lincolnshire council will raise council tax. They agreed on a 2.99% increase. This happened during a meeting on Friday. The yearly tax for a Band…
Farmers are urged to act as soil pollution rises in Devon & Cornwall. Runoff incidents have doubled, prompting Environment Agency action. Pollution Incidents Double Farmers Urged to Act in Devon and Cornwall The Environment Agency wants Devon and Cornwall farmers to act. Soil pollution incidents have increased a lot. They want farms to stop soil…
Derbyshire suffered greatly from Storm Babet. Homes flooded, a life was lost, and communities faced devastating impacts. Storm Babet Flooding Exposes Tragedy in Derbyshire Storm Babet really hit Derbyshire hard. It rained like crazy for three days back in October 2023. Some warnings came late, and sandbag requests went unheeded. The storm flooded homes badly.…