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Aug
12
2024
EPIC to hold first conference
A date has been announced for the IES Environmental Policy Implementation Community’s inaugural Autumn Conference.
Aug
5
2024
Environment at centre of NPPF shake up
A raft of changes to environmental protections are contained in a revised National Planning Policy Framework released by the incoming Labour Government to boost housing supply.
Jul
31
2024
Rapid review of environment plan
The Government has announced a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) to be completed by the end of the year to deliver legally binding targets to save nature.
Jul
31
2024
Progress updated on plan
The official EIP23 annual progress report covers April 2023 to March 2024 has been published..
Jul
26
2024
ULEZ cuts NO2 concentrations across London
The GLA claims data shows ULEZ expansion is working better than predicted, with London’s air quality continuing to improve at a faster rate than the rest of England and pollutant emissions in 2023 reducing dramatically, compared to a scenario without th
Jul
26
2024
Net zero policies set to miss target
The Climate Change Committee says only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target are currently covered by credible plans. The 2030 target is the first one set in line with a Net Zero trajectory.
Jul
22
2024
Full ministerial team announced
The new Labour Government has finalised it's full environmental ministerial team.
Jul
16
2024
Wales releases new heat strategy
A new Welsh heat strategy sets out the path to net zero heat in Wales
by 2050 across all sectors.
Jul
12
2024
Planning shake up reinstates targets
The new Labour Government has moved fast to reinstate housing targets in England days after coming to power.
Jul
6
2024
New Environment Secretary appointed
Steve Reed OBE was appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 5 July 2024. They were elected as the MP for Streatham and Croydon North in July 2024.
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Aug
12
2024
EPIC to hold first conference
A date has been announced for the IES Environmental Policy Implementation Community’s inaugural Autumn Conference.
Aug
5
2024
Environment at centre of NPPF shake up
A raft of changes to environmental protections are contained in a revised National Planning Policy Framework released by the incoming Labour Government to boost housing supply.
Jul
31
2024
Rapid review of environment plan
The Government has announced a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) to be completed by the end of the year to deliver legally binding targets to save nature.
Jul
31
2024
Progress updated on plan
The official EIP23 annual progress report covers April 2023 to March 2024 has been published..
Jul
26
2024
ULEZ cuts NO2 concentrations across London
The GLA claims data shows ULEZ expansion is working better than predicted, with London’s air quality continuing to improve at a faster rate than the rest of England and pollutant emissions in 2023 reducing dramatically, compared to a scenario without th
Jul
26
2024
Net zero policies set to miss target
The Climate Change Committee says only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target are currently covered by credible plans. The 2030 target is the first one set in line with a Net Zero trajectory.
Jul
22
2024
Full ministerial team announced
The new Labour Government has finalised it's full environmental ministerial team.
Jul
16
2024
Wales releases new heat strategy
A new Welsh heat strategy sets out the path to net zero heat in Wales by 2050 across all sectors.
Jul
12
2024
Planning shake up reinstates targets
The new Labour Government has moved fast to reinstate housing targets in England days after coming to power.
Jul
6
2024
New Environment Secretary appointed
Steve Reed OBE was appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 5 July 2024. They were elected as the MP for Streatham and Croydon North in July 2024.
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