As our readers will already know, we are keen on the capabilities of bees. Despite the dire puns – which seems to be a regular feature of press releases with an environmental content – we were therefore pleased to see this announcement from Defra. For those keen on direct action, there is guidance about how to get involved, and a reminder that this all fits in to the Government’s national pollinator strategy.
Navigating the new National Planning Policy Framework
On 17 August 2026, the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published and came into immediate effect for planning decisions. It
14 September 2026
