Our response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
Our response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
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The National Planning Policy Framework and wildlife: our initial response
On 5th March, the government launched a consultation to ask for views on a major overhaul of the rules that guide planning for development: the National Planning Policy Framework. Dr Sue Young,…
Doing farming differently with another new Farming Minister
You have to be patient to be a farmer or a tree grower. Good stuff takes time. You also have to be patient as a farm policy observer. Vicki Hird looks at the state of play on farm ministers, long…
The Wildlife Trusts' response to Coronavirus
The health and wellbeing of the public, volunteers and staff are of utmost importance to The Wildlife Trusts, and we have therefore been keeping a close eye on government advice in response to the…
Time to touch grass: Nature and the new Prime Minister
Head of Public Affairs Matt Browne reflects on change in No10 and the role nature can play in national renewal
Underwhelmed: The Wildlife Trusts’ response to the Environmental Improvement Plan
Read our response to the much-anticipated new Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP).
Challenges abound for the new Prime Minister – but nature has the solutions
As Andy Burnham enters Number 10, we urge him to recognise that looking after nature means that it will look after us
Our response to the consultation on the future of farming policy
The farming consultation is now closed. Thank you to all of you who responded individually - this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to shape future farming policy. You can read our full response to the consultation, as well as a summary, below.
Our response to the Dame Glenys Stacey Review
The Wildlife Trusts' response to Dame Glenys Stacey's Review of Farm Inspections and Regulation
The Wildlife Trusts' response to the Government's Tree Action Plan
The Wildlife Trusts respond to the announcement of a Tree Action Plan
Charities challenge Ministers: fix the Planning Bill, or nature will pay the price
In a joint letter, over 30 charity leaders issued a warning to Government calling for urgent repairs to the new planning reforms. The reforms fail to deliver the Government’s promise of a ‘win-win…
Forward Planning Volunteer
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Our Planning Team respond development control and forward planning consultations to work to ensure that the decisions of Yorkshire’s planning systems positively contribute to the recovery of…