NALC National Network: Climate Emergency – October update
Heritage Fund: new green space strategic initiative for Towns and Cities
A new strategic initiative, Nature Towns and Cities, aims to enable 100 places across the UK to transform access to green space in urban areas and bring nature closer to home. It is backed by a partnership between the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the National Trust...
State of Nature Capital Report for England 2024
The State of Natural Capital Report for England 2024 : Risks to nature and why it matters, a new report from Natural England, was published on 9 October 2024. Natural England is the government’s adviser for the natural environment, helping to protect England’s nature...
Developing wildflower verges in Warwickshire
Highway verges are a valuable resource for wildlife and biodiversity and, as such, they need to be managed with care and attention. The release of the good verge guidance document by Plantlife and the national discussions around climate change have brought the topic...
Warwickshire’s First Local Nature Action Plan Workshop
Over 40 delegates representing 25 parishes and towns attended the first Local Nature Action Plan (LNAP) workshop organised by WALC and Warwickshire Coventry & Solihull’s Local Nature Partnership at the University of Warwick’s Stratford Innovation Campus near...
Green grant helps Solihull bowls club cut costs and modernise facilities
Solihull Indoor Bowls Club has upgraded its home on Brick Kiln Lane thanks to a £61,837 grant from the Net Zero Grant Programme (NZGP), which is co-ordinated locally by Solihull Council, Birmingham City Council and Business Growth West Midlands. The project has been...
Creating A Flood Action Group: Great Alne’s Drain Guardian Programme
Great Alne Parish Council has been working with its community to mitigate, alleviate and prevent flooding in the parish. A survey was sent to residents in October 2023 to understand concerns and priorities for climate action and 'making Great Alne Greener'. A clear...
New report on rural communities’ capacity to boost economic growth
"Giving communities, local authorities, towns, and parish councils more control over decision- making promotes social cohesion and strengthens community bonds, as residents and local government work together towards common goals and priorities." The National...
Rural Flood Resilience Partnership Launched
Partnership unites six organisations including: Action with Communities in Rural England; Association of Drainage Authorities; Country Land and Business Association; Environment Agency; National Farmers Union; and Natural England With rural communities increasingly on...
Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme launched
Salix has announced the launch of Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. The scheme is aimed at enabling public buildings to achieve net zero and is available to help schools, hospitals and other public sector buildings decarbonise their sites. The...