The Great British Beach Clean 2021 has reported that the average litter recorded per 100 metres is dropping year on year across the UK.

More than 5,000 new homes in flood-risk areas of England have been granted planning permission so far this year.

New homes and buildings, as well as those undergoing major renovation, will be required to install electric vehicle charge points from next year.

Single-use plastic plates, cutlery, expanded and extruded polystyrene cups and food and beverage containers could all be phased out.

Brownfield land in England could potentially accommodate over 1.3 million new homes – an increase of almost 10 per cent on 2020.

Nearly 100 cities have been named as leaders in environmental action and transparency in 2021 by CDP, with 11 UK cities making the list.

An additional £18 million will be available this year to help householders in Scotland install energy efficient measures and reduce their heating bills.

Oxford City Council has published its strategy for how it aims to protect, manage and enhance the trees and hedgerows in the city.

The LGA has said that nearly 700,000 new green jobs could be created by 2030 if councils are given a greater role in local job creation.

Glasgow City Council is celebrating the city being awarded the EarthCheck Benchmarked Community status.

3,000 electric vehicle charge-points will be rolled-out across Birmingham to reduce city emissions by 50 per cent in 2030, compared to 2020 levels.

Planning applications will have to show how they help meet Scotland’s ambitious targets to cut emissions to net zero by 2045 to get approval.

A new poll has found that local councils are trusted the most to take action on climate change and make a difference in local areas.

Legislation that will protect and enhance the environment for future generations has now passed into UK law.

Investment in bus services is urgently needed if councils are to help the UK work towards its net zero goal by 2050 or earlier.

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Event Diary

Returning to the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire from 24-26 June, Road Transport Expo (RTX) is back with its winning ‘All about the truck’ formula.

19-20 November 2025, ExCeL London

elementalLONDON’s debut show is the latest launch from the team behind InstallerSHOW, building on the success of the elemental digital brand, which delivers news, views and solutions on reaching net zero to its audience of built environment professionals.

Education Business LIVE is a carefully designed conference and exhibition bringing together education people with a passion for the promotion and development of effective school leadership, management, learning and teaching.

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