Creating A Flood Action Group: Great Alne’s Drain Guardian Programme

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

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

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

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...