The Colne Valley Regional Park is a special landscape, nature and community resource which deserves an overall protected designation, but does not currently have one. Although it is within the Metropolitan Green Belt, this still makes it vulnerable to piecemeal encroachment without adequate compensation. In the absence of this, the NPPF should say more to protect the Park in other ways.
The NPPF should say more about the cumulative impact of speculative (as opposed to planned) development, both authorised and unauthorised.
Cross-boundary cooperation should be strengthened at all levels of plan-making, not only for housing and economic growth, but also for environmental protection at a landscape scale.
This year marks a remarkable milestone – the Chiltern Society’s 60th anniversary. That’s six decades of conserving landscapes, protecting nature, and celebrating local character.
Now, as we look to the future, we’re inviting you to be a key part of it.
Organised by Woodoaks Farm in partnership with Sustainable Three Rivers and Three Rivers District Council
Free event at Watersmeet on Tuesday 12th November, 6pm-9:15pm
You are invited to a special screening of the documentary Six Inches of Soil, followed by a panel discussion with the film’s producer, Claire Mackenzie.
Six Inches of Soil is an inspiring British independent documentary that explores the importance of soil health and regenerative farming. The film tells the story of young British farmers who are challenging the industrial food system, aiming to restore soil health, improve our wellbeing, and contribute to local communities through sustainable farming practices.
The documentary highlights the urgency of the current agricultural crisis but also offers hope, showcasing practical solutions that can help transform our food system for the better.
We believe this event will be of great interest to you and we would love for you to join us.
We’re excited to announce that the INNS Out scheme is returning for its 5th year and applications are now open!
Deadline for applications is 23:59 on 24 January 2025.
INNS Out enables local organisations, community groups or individuals to take action on invasive non-native species across catchments in which Affinity Water operates to prevent their introduction and spread. If you, or your organisation, are involved in a project that is trying to tackle invasive non-native species, then the INNS Out scheme might be able to offer additional help.
A huge THANK YOU to all our previously successful applicants, we’ve seen some fantastic results from your hard efforts. You really are making a difference.
Visit our website for full information on the scheme, what can be applied for and the T’s & C’s. To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and complete the online form.
INNS Out can support projects that are:
Preventing the introduction and/or spread of INNS
In an environmentally designated site or along a waterbody within the catchments where Affinity Water operates
Contributing towards achieving Water Framework Directive objectives
Asking for funding support of up to £5,000 for standalone projects and up to £10,000 contribution for catchment wide schemes
Asking for volunteer support from the Affinity Water volunteer network
Applications from organisations, partnerships, individuals, or collaborative groups are encouraged so please feel free to share details of the scheme with anyone who may benefit from support.
