New proposals to modernise the process of recording rights of way, developed in consultation with groups such as the Ramblers and Country Land and Business Association, have been unveiled by Environment Minister Richard Benyon today. Plans are expected to cut the time taken to record a right of way by as much as several years, so that [...]
14 May 2012
Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has today welcomed the Environment Agency’s decision to move 19 counties out of official drought status.
11 May 2012
Five members have been appointed to the independent Natural Capital Committee by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman. The Committee will help Government to ensure the value of England’s natural capital and its potential to support growth is fully taken into account in decision-making. The Natural Capital Committee, a key Natural Environment White Paper Commitment, will provide [...]
11 May 2012