Tag Archives: red tape challenge
Habitats Regulations Review
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
Red Tape results
The results of an investigation into environmental legislation have been announced. The Red Tape Challenge was launched by the Coalition Government in April 2011 with a key aim to reduce overall regulatory burden for business and the public in England … Continue reading
Still woodwatching at Stansted
It took ten years of campaigning and a change of Government before the plans which threatened 6 ancient woods on the outskirts of Stansted airport were finally put to bed. The Coalition’s ‘Programme for Government’ stated there would be no … Continue reading
