Richmond Train Station Cafe by Steve Morgan
 
 

Browse information relating to Governance & Civic Participation

Climate Resilient Infrastructure: Preparing for a Changing Climate

On 9th May 2011, Defra’s Secretary of State launched Climate Resilient Infrastructure, a cross-Government report which outlines the challenges to the transport, energy, water and ICT infrastructure sectors to adapting...

 
Read More... :Climate Resilient Infrastructure: Preparing for a Changing Climate
New website helps Yorkshire businesses to cut costs and CO2 emissions

 A new website has been launched this week that will help businesses to cut their costs and their carbon emissions. The Greener Business Website brings together information for businesses about...

 
Read More... :New website helps Yorkshire businesses to cut costs and CO2 emissions
Managing green spaces- seven ingredients for success

England’s parks and green spaces are being managed in a context which is changing fast and fundamentally. Councils are being given greater autonomy to determine the services they...

 
Read More... :Managing green spaces- seven ingredients for success
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...

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

 
Read More... :Economic growth as the overriding priority of the planning system?
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...

 
Read More... :LGYH is on the move...
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...

 
Read More... :Environment Funding Focus Group Meeting
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),...

 
Read More... :National Park schemes to lessen impact of climate change
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...

 
Read More... :Government abandons plans to sell forest estate – but woods are still not safe
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.

 
Read More... :Helping Businesses reduce carbon and their bottom line