A Pragmatic Approach to Achieving Net Zero

Rachel at the site of the proposed Roundhill Wood solar farm

Climate change is a serious and pressing concern and the UK is playing a leading role in tackling it.

I am committed to supporting Net Zero and backing pragmatic policies to protect our planet for future generations.

I know many residents in Redditch and the Villages care deeply about tackling climate change and protecting our environment, and on this section of my website you can follow the work the Government and I doing to reach Net Zero whilst growing our economy.

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A Pragmatic Approach to Achieving Net Zero

Climate change is a serious and pressing concern and the UK is playing a leading role in tackling it. I am committed to supporting Net Zero and backing pragmatic policies to protect our planet for future generations. I know many residents in Redditch and the Villages care deeply about tackling cli

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Rachel continues to oppose Roundhill Wood solar farm proposals

Rachel has continued to hit out at proposals to build a 287 acre solar farm on agricultural land near Inkberrow. During a Westminster Hall debate today (April 18th) on large-scale solar farms, Rachel once again made clear her opposition to JBM Solar’s proposals. The local MP has previously visited

Rachel continues to back local farmers

“I will always back our farmers” Rachel has said after meeting with local farmers. Rachel joined members of the National Farmers Union at a farm in Hanbury to discuss the challenges facing local farmers and the opportunities available to them. It comes as farmers and foresters in the constituency

Rachel strengthens battery energy storage system planning guidance

Rachel has introduced new, tougher planning guidance for Battery Storage Energy Systems. In her role as the Government’s Planning Minister, Rachel has confirmed regulations for industrial lithium-ion batteries will be updated to more properly take into account potential fire hazards. These facilit

Rachel: The UK is the world leader when it comes to renewables

Writing for this week's Redditch Standard (August 18th), Rachel said: “What angers me just as much as the eco-warriors causing havoc to our lives by gluing themselves to roads is the false narrative they pedal about the UK’s world-leading track record in tackling climate change. They continue to

Funding secured to boost farming in Redditch

Farmers and foresters in Redditch and the Villages have been awarded £126,373 in Government funding to boost farm productivity, reduce waste and cut costs. The grant comes from the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund which the Government has increased from £17 million to £31 million in response t

Rachel and council leader working to expand garden waste collection services

Rachel working with the Leader of Redditch Borough Council to ensure residents have access to garden waste collection services. As part of the ambitious Environment Bill, the Government wants to make recycling easier and ensure that there is a comprehensive, consistent service across the country.

Rachel welcomes Government’s Food Strategy

The Government’s Food Strategy “will back farmers in my constituency” Rachel said. The first ever Food Strategy, published on Monday (June 13th), sets out how the Government will back local farmers in Redditch and across the country by helping to increase domestic production, spread jobs