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Essex Local Groups call on Essex to dump Waste Contracts
Friends of the Earth local groups from across Essex descended on the steps of County Hall, Chelmsford on Thursday, calling on ECC Leader Cllr Peter Martin and Cllr Kevin Bentley, new Cabinet member for waste, to dump the hugely costly … Continue reading
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Friends of the Earth and National Trust lobby MPs on Localism Bill
On 12th October, Friends of the Earth staff and local group members along with representatives of Living Streets and the National Trust gathered in Committee Room 18 at the Houses of Parliament to give MPs their views on the Localism … Continue reading
Orchard and Garden Open Day 2011
The environment is under pressure. From oil spills to floods and droughts, our natural world needs an independent voice. To make sure Friends of the Earth have enough funds to take on big polluters, South East Essex Friends of the … Continue reading
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Campaign against Belton Way Hospice gathers pace
Residents of Leigh-on-Sea joined forces today to protest against proposals to build on greenbelt land near Leigh station. Havens Hospices want to build a new £15m hospice on the site, but there are many brownfield sites in the area that … Continue reading
Stop climate change being dropped from the National Curriculum
A government adviser reviewing the school national curriculum is recommending that climate change be excluded from the science curriculum. We think that all young people need to learn about one of the biggest issues facing the planet. If you agree … Continue reading
Middlewick granted permission!
Planning Inspector Elizabeth Fieldhouse published her decision to allow the appeal and grant planning permission for the Middlewick wind farm on 19th May. In her 31-page report, the inspector concludes that the benefits of the wind farm outweigh the disadvantages, … Continue reading
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Essex Transport Plan
SEEFoE member Jon Fuller reports on his experiences at the recent consultation event on the Essex Local Transport Plan.
Sustainable Communities Act – some good news
Steve Shaw, National Co-ordinator of Local Works provides an update on some positive things to come from the Sustainable Communities Act, including details of a new invitation for proposals from communities. Continue reading
Aviation
SEEFoE is opposed to expansion of flights at Southend Airport because of the increase in carbon dioxide, toxic emissions, noise and disturbance caused by an increase in night flights. A new campaign group – SAEN – has been set up … Continue reading
Southend Regeneration Plan
Renaissance Southend, an “Urban Regeneration Company”, is currently holding a public consultation on its ominously-titled “Master Plan” for Southend. The company is costing Council Tax payers large sums of money in developing this plan, yet it has no mandate from … Continue reading
