Environment

Redditch schools come together to tackle the climate crisis

by Joshua Godfrey | Oct 5, 2021 | Climate Change, Education, Energy, Environment, Press Releases, Redditch, Redditch Borough Council | 0

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

Rachel to host Redditch COP26 Schools Summit

by Joshua Godfrey | Sep 27, 2021 | Climate Change, Education, Environment, Local News, Press Releases, Redditch | 0

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

On track! Progress made in bid to introduce zero emission buses in Redditch

by Joshua Godfrey | Aug 17, 2021 | Councils, Environment, General Election, Local News, Press Releases, Redditch, Transport, Worcestershire | 0

Should the County Council once again be successful, the proposed ZEBRA scheme in Worcestershire would cover both Redditch and Bromsgrove.

Redditch to receive £40,000 for flood protection

by Joshua Godfrey | Aug 9, 2021 | Councils, Environment, Press Releases, Redditch, Worcestershire | 0

Redditch will benefit from £40,000 of investment in 2021-22, as part of the £860 million worth of investment, helping to rapidly give greater protections to homes which are vulnerable to flooding and coastal erosion.

Rachel hails publication of world first ‘greenprint’ transport decarbonisation plan

by Joshua Godfrey | Jul 14, 2021 | Active Travel, Councils, Economy, Employment, Energy, Environment, Local News, Press Releases, Redditch, Redditch Borough Council, Statement, Transport, Westminster, Worcestershire | 0

With just months to go until major climate summit COP26, the plan provides a world-leading ‘greenprint’ to cut emissions from our seas and skies, roads and railways, setting out a credible pathway for the whole transport sector to reach net zero by 2050.

“I’m still proud Redditch is one of the e-scooter trial areas in the country”

by Joshua Godfrey | Jun 25, 2021 | Active Travel, Councils, Environment, Local News, Press Releases, Redditch, Redditch Borough Council, Transport | 0

“I’ve seen lots of coverage about e-scooters recently, and whilst there is a minority...

Rachel welcomes creation of Pet Theft Taskforce

by Joshua Godfrey | Jun 14, 2021 | Animal Welfare, Policing, Policing & Crime, Press Releases, Redditch, Worcestershire | 0

Rachel has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Pet Theft Taskforce to investigate the recent...

#UnlockRedditch agenda to be turbocharged after one of the largest Government investments in Redditch secured

by Joshua Godfrey | Jun 8, 2021 | Active Travel, Business, Councils, Economy, Education, Environment, Local News, Press Releases, Redditch, Redditch Borough Council, Transport | 0

Rachel Maclean MP and Cllr Matt Dormer have hailed the awarding of £15.6 million from the Towns...

Rachel: A Queen’s Speech which continues to deliver on Redditch’s priorities

by Joshua Godfrey | May 12, 2021 | Animal Welfare, Armed Forces, Broadband, Business, Coronavirus, Councils, Economy, Education, Employment, Energy, Environment, Foreign Affairs, General Election, Health & Social Care, Housing, Immigration, Mental Health, Policing, Policing & Crime, Press Releases, Redditch, Social Mobility Pledge, Supporting the Alex, The Alex, Transport, Welfare, Westminster | 0

The Government’s priorities will be focused on supporting the nation’s recovery from the impact of the pandemic and to go further to unite and level up the country.

Rachel welcomes tougher prison sentences for animal cruelty

by Joshua Godfrey | May 4, 2021 | Animal Welfare, Press Releases, Redditch, Worcestershire | 0

The new maximum penalty will enable courts to take a firmer approach to cases such as dog fighting, abuse of puppies and kittens, illegally cropping a dog’s ears and gross neglect of farm animals. As well as a prison sentence, offenders can also receive an unlimited fine.