Concerns are being raised by some members of the Society about the new government’s drive to increase housing construction and possible conflicts with ecological priorities.
The RSPB is suggesting that individuals email or write to their MP to let them know that you want them to ensure nature is central to any planning discussions and decisions and provides support for doing this here:
Email your MP – let them know nature needs to be at the heart of planning
You may also want to look at the relevant section of the White paper on planning reform and comment as views are invited:
Planning Reform Working Paper: Development and Nature Recovery
If you are concerned about specific issues affecting wildlife, the Wildlife Trusts have a number of campaigns and also provide advice on how to contact your MP.
Campaign with us | The Wildlife Trusts
The recent talk by Mark Thomas from the RSPB Investigations Unit made it clear that political pressure is needed to move towards a licensing of Grouse Shooting in England and Wales in order to give our raptors a fighting chance. The video of his talk is available on the Society news page.
Linda Murphy
January 2025