Protecting Our Planet

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.

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.

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.

Rachel working with the Leader of Redditch Borough Council to ensure residents have access to garden waste collection services.

Rachel has welcomed £1.6 million in Government funding to boost heating efficiency and cut heating costs in homes across Redditch.

The Government’s Food Strategy “will back farmers in my constituency” Rachel said.

Students from across Redditch came together to debate the climate crisis at Rachel Maclean MP’s COP26 Schools Summit.

The first of its kind inter-schools summit took place last Friday (October 1st) at the Ecumenical Centre.

With climate change high on the agenda, Rachel will host the first ever inter-schools climate change summit in Redditch.

More homes in Redditch are to be better protected from flooding as part of new Government plans.

Rachel has welcomed the launch of the Government’s ground-breaking transport decarbonisation plan to create cleaner air, healthier communities and tens of thousands of new green jobs.