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In our latest press release in the run-up to the General Election we say whichever party is elected to government must call an immediate halt to major development on flood plains. Climate change is accelerating…

We are attending some local events this summer, so if you are nearby why not come and meet us?  We’ll be at Ely Cathedral Green Fair on 27^th July, National…

Bedford Station by M J Richardson

In the run-up to the general election we are challenging Parliamentary candidates to commit to calling a halt to East West Rail (EWR) proposals.  We say the threat to farmland in particular and the environment…

A recent Guardian news item reported on the risk to property of unmanaged invasive bamboo – read more at https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/11/big-british-bamboo-crisis-invaded-my-beautiful-home

A recent NAO report assessed whether Defra and Natural England have made good and effective progress implementing statutory BNG, a policy incorporated in the legislation of Defra’s 2021 Environment Act.  The NAO highlighted some risks to effectiveness, stating: “Defra launched its policy before having all the elements in place that it needs to ensure statutory BNG is a success in the long term.…