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Government Update: Introducing Biodiversity Net Gain to Help Deliver Nature-Friendly Homes
More than 1 in 7 species in the UK are facing extinction, according to the WWF. The Environment Act 2021 provides legislation to protect and enhance the UK environment, with aims to halt species decline by 2030. This government update provides an overview of the changes that are being put into effect in November, highlighting the Biodiversity Net Gain Requirements of all developments.
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Merging Household Recycling Services to Deliver Cost-Effective Collection Schemes
10.8 million tonnes of local authority waste was sent for recycling between 2021 and 2022. In this video, Mickey Green, Managing Director, Somerset Waste Partnership discusses the Recycle More scheme and how they have engaged residents to drive behaviour changes increasing recycling rates across the county.
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How Can Local Authorities Work Towards Green Recovery?
Leaders within local authorities must play their part in tackling climate change. This report acts a guide for local authorities, sharing advice on best practice and practical steps to combat climate change. Themes covered include: electric vehicles, town planning, biodiversity and much more.
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Developing an Effective Climate Action Plan in Local Government
Local Authorities are responsible for generating climate action plans to promote sustainability and carbon neutrality in their areas. Paul O'Brien Chief Executive at APSE discussed how to declare a climate emergency, and suggested a route for local authorities to follow when planning for green regeneration.
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