Have your say on the future of Rutland by contributing to Rutland County Council’s consultation on the Local Plan. This consultation will help to shape how Rutland changes and develops over the next 15 to 20 years. Among the issues…
What we eat has a significant climate impact. The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation found that about 14% of all greenhouse gas emissions come from meat and dairy production. Changing the way you eat may be easier than you think…
The Ketton Climate Action Group is attracting widespread support for its regular litter picks with up to 20 local residents helping at each event. The group has also been pleased to see Hanson Cement Ketton getting involved. Marie White from…
The Ketton Climate Action group had a stall at the Jubilee car boot sale in Ketton, promoting re-use and recycling. Villagers donated good quality second item household items and toys as well as unwanted gifts, providing an opportunity for pre-loved…
Many people are keen to encourage wildlife in their gardens, but do not know where to start. The Beds, Cambs and Northants Wildlife Trust have published a handy set of tips covering everything ranging from how to grow a wildlife…
The "stage two" consultation on the proposed Mallard Pass solar farm is now open and will run until 4 August 2022. The group behind the plans for one of the biggest solar farms in the country say they have listened…
Many people were sad to hear the recent news that Colemans are to close their stores in Stamford and Oakham. One of the reasons given for the store closures was the difficulty faced by independent retailers when competing against large…
As part of the new Environment Act, the Government is currently running a consultation on long-term targets covering four priority areas: water, air, biodiversity, and resource efficiency and waste reduction. The targets are due to be passed into law by…
Join legions of gardeners and say “no” to the mow this May to help our bees, butterflies, wildlife and us! Plantlife’s No Mow May campaign doesn’t ask you to do much. In fact, it asks you to not do anything…
Everyone is being invited to participate in The Big Plastic Count by counting all the plastic they throw away, for one week: 16-22 May 2022. Across the country, households of all shapes and sizes, schools, community groups and businesses, will…