Please find attached BEAG’s response to the Planning White Paper (PWP). In proposing to tear down the existing planning system, the PWP poses a serious threat to… Read more “Response to the Planning White Paper (PWP)”
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Draft Transport Strategy
England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) is consulting on its Draft Transport Strategy. The consultation ends 6th October at midnight. EEH is a transport body for the region pictured… Read more “Draft Transport Strategy”
Consultation: Changes to the current planning system
As you might know, the Government wants to drastically overhaul the planning system, seriously threatening local democracy, countryside and the wider environment. The Planning White Paper (PWP),… Read more “Consultation: Changes to the current planning system”
We can’t destroy nature and enhance it too!
In our last update (15th June) we told you about the release of a new ‘blueprint’ for nature protection and recovery within the so-called Oxford to Cambridge… Read more “We can’t destroy nature and enhance it too!”
BEAG “mentioned in dispatches”
How did wildlife groups start collaborating in the destruction of nature? – George Monbiot This, from the article The Guardian, timeline – Wed 24 Jun 2020… “…people… Read more “BEAG “mentioned in dispatches””
BBOWT: a change of heart?
As you know, BEAG has opposed both the Expressway and plans to construct one million houses along its route right from the beginning. During our campaign, we… Read more “BBOWT: a change of heart?”
Road Investment Strategy – Legal Action launched
We hope that this finds you well. On the 26th of March this year, the Department for Transport launched its latest consultation: Decarbonising Transport. The consultation document… Read more “Road Investment Strategy – Legal Action launched”
Expressway “paused” but…
You might have heard that, following last week’s budget, the Expressway has been paused. Indeed it has, but only while the government considers alternative roads to deliver… Read more “Expressway “paused” but…”
Total MK is reporting that the Expressway has been cancelled
Total MK is reporting that the Expressway has been cancelled. However, campaigning groups have not seen anything official to confirm this. Moreover, there is no mention of… Read more “Total MK is reporting that the Expressway has been cancelled”
Threat posed to our heritage
In the arguments against the Expressway and “Arc” – the impacts on wildlife, open green spaces, and on the wider environment – the threat posed to our… Read more “Threat posed to our heritage”