Month: January 2024

UK Government Launches New Measures to Halt and Reverse Nature’s Decline

UK government launches new measures to halt and reverse nature’s decline. Puffins and porpoises are just two of the species set to benefit from new measures set out by the Government on 31 January to boost nature recovery on land and at sea. The new plans – announced one year on from the launch of… Read more »

SMP Explorer: Digital shoreline management tool launched

SMP Explorer: Digital shoreline management tool launched. The Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) Explorer will enable coastal practitioners and local planners to find the information they need more easily. It will also improve the Environment Agency’s ability to monitor the risks of flooding and erosion around England’s coasts throughout this century. New content will regularly be added to… Read more »

Regional Land Use Framework Consultation Events – Newton Stewart Monday 22nd January, Online Wednesday 31st January

Regional Land Use Framework (RLUF) Consultation Events Events are being held in Newton Stewart and online during January to promote the RLUF. Please book your FREE ticket for your preferred location at the following links: Monday 22nd January Vaults Art Centre, Newton Stewart https://SOSDRLUFNewtonStewart.eventbrite.co.uk Wednesday 31st January Online (6.30pm-7.30pm) https://SOSDRLUFOnline.eventbrite.co.uk All organisations, communities, and individuals… Read more »

New Funding Available for Fisheries Projects across England

New funding available for fisheries projects across England. A total of £730,000 is available through the Environment Agency’s Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP) to help create sustainable and resilient fisheries. The fund is now open for applications and will close on February 14th at 5pm. The Environment Agency (EA) is inviting applications for a share of… Read more »

The Solway Hoard visits Stranraer

The Solway Hoard comes to Creative Stranraer Hub. ADMISSION FREE Thursday 18 January to Saturday 3 February, 11am to 4pm, at Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer Journey forward in time to the year 3023 when a hoard of rare and valuable plastic objects has been discovered. Visit the exhibition and discover the fascinating… Read more »