Dear John
There have been some concerning announcements coming from Liz Truss’ new government over the last few weeks.
From fracking to planning deregulation, the government is currently pursuing a growth-at-all-costs agenda which could have disastrous implications for our countryside, communities and climate.
In a leaked email from the private office of Jacob Rees-Mogg, there are indications that the government is exploring ways to bypass local democracy in order to roll out fracking and other fossil fuel projects.
We want to ensure local people get the final say on any application for fracking in their area which is why we’ve launched a petition in collaboration with 38 Degrees – read on to find out more.
And it's not just local democracy that's being attacked, but nature too. In response to this attack, we've signed a joint letter to Liz Truss alongside several other national environmental groups including RSPB, National Trust and the Wildlife Trusts. You can read the letter here.
As National Hedgerow Week comes to a close, we hope you’ve found some time to join us in celebrating all the benefits hedgerows bring and all the ways you've been helping them to thrive. Read on to find out how we're marking the end of the week.
Now that we're well into October, we're starting to experience those crisp mornings, chilly nights and cooler breezes that are common for this time of year. But what does that mean for your countryside walk, and what wildlife might you find during this month of change? Read on to find out.
