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National Park hydro scheme wins award

A community hydropower scheme in the Yorkshire Dales National Park has won a regional green award. The River Bain hydro project at Bainbridge won the ‘Best Community’ category in the...

 
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Environmental Jobs in the Region

Environmental jobs from around the region including a Countryside & Community Manager for the National Trust at Brimham Rocks and a Marine Planning Officer for Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust working on...

 
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The 3rd West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan (2011-2026) is now available.

The Plan sets out how transport will help to improve the economy of West Yorkshire, create a lower -carbon, transport system and improve the quality of life of people living...

 
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Economic growth as the overriding priority of the planning system?

The Budget and Growth Review update sets out ambitious proposals to ensure the planning system does everything possible to support economic growth and sustainable development, helping to re-build Britain’s economy....

 
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LGYH is on the move...

Following LGYH's commitment to reduce costs and pass savings onto our Local Authorities through reduced subscriptions, LGYH is moving to smaller offices. This is one of a number of initiatives...

 
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Environment Funding Focus Group Meeting

Advance notice of the date for the next Environment Funding Focus Group, probably at Natural England, Queen Street, Leeds. 7th June 2011 from 1.00 – 4.00 (may change slightly but...

 
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National Park schemes to lessen impact of climate change

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) is working hard to help local people to offset the effects of climate change. National Climate Change Week, which starts today (March 21),...

 
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Government abandons plans to sell forest estate – but woods are still not safe

As Government announces the formation of an independent panel of forestry experts as part of the planned review of forestry policy in England, the Woodland Trust is challenging both the...

 
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Helping Businesses reduce carbon and their bottom line
Mon, 28/03/2011 - 17:30

Room SR1.32 Leeds University Business School

The seminar will focus on resource efficiency and how businesses can seemingly improve their energy and water efficiency and reduce waste.

 
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2011 - A good Year for Renewables

It has been a good start to 2011 for Sheffield Renewables! We’ve had some very encouraging news about securing funding for our proposed hydro schemes at Jordan Dam and Kelham...

 
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