Community Benefits from Renewable Energy Projects

Nov 14, 2024

A Westminster Hall debate on community benefits from renewable energy projects took place on 15 October. In England, the previous government consulted on plans to take ownership of and update the Community Benefits Protocol for England, which was developed by the...

Parliamentary Debate on Rural Affairs: November 2024

Nov 14, 2024

A general debate on rural affairs has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for 11 November. Read the briefing papers Rural issues: briefing from the House of Lords Library provides an overview of key challenges for rural communities, and government policies to...

Well-planned cycling programs can boost cycling rates

Nov 14, 2024

A NALC blog by Tom van Vuren, Transport Planning Society’s policy director, explores whether investing in cycling infrastructure leads to more cycling trips. By applying the concept of induced demand, he argues that better cycling facilities, like dedicated...