Tag Archives: Habitats regulations

Habitats Regulations Review

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

The announcement in last year’s autumn budget statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that there was going to be a review of the Habitats Regulations was a bit of a shock to everyone (including Defra it seemed). There was … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Under Attack from Osborne

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

The environment faces a forfeit in favour of short-term economic growth. Again. In yesterday’s autumn budget statement the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, attacked the laws protecting important UK wildlife sites from destruction by major developments. The Chancellor described … Continue reading →

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The case for otters and bats – Aberdeen appeal day 3

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

Day three in Road Sense’s Judicial Review against the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) ended up being short and sweet, as the advocate for the community-led group drew her case to a close. Final points were addressing the problems with … Continue reading →

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