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Free resources to help improve seat belt safety
The Driving for Better Business (DfBB) initiative has produced a range of free-to-download resources to help businesses ensure their drivers are wearing seat when required.
New report highlights need for built environment skills
Skills England, the government agency responsible for creating ‘better skills for better jobs’, has given further urgency to the built environment sector as the expected demand for its services increases.
Help shape new British Standard on paving
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has shared a draft version of its latest standard on paving for public comment – have your say now.
Peat use continues to fall
New data show that the use of peat in both the amateur and professional settings continues to fall, while the uncertainty around regulatory action to ban it persists.
New tool to make green spaces safer
Parks for London has launched a new tool to help designers and managers make green spaces feel safer for women and girls.
RHS Relaunches Plants for Pollinators List
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has relaunched its Plants for Pollinators lists, with nearly 10,000 plants now qualifying for the logo. The lists details plants that are visited by pollinators, and are both readily available and suitable for growing in UK gardens.
BALI survey finds members keen to engage with BNG
The vast majority of BALI members are interested in getting involved with the government’s biodiversity net gain (BNG) policy, according to our new survey on the topic.
Southern Water brings in hosepipe ban
Southern Water has become the latest water company to introduce a hosepipe ban this year, following Yorkshire Water, South East Water, and Thames Water.
Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water will introduce a hosepipe ban on Friday (11 July), following the declaration of drought across many parts of northern England in June.
New UK pesticide plan addresses amenity sector
The UK and devolved governments have published their long-awaited National Action Plan (NAP) on pesticides, with a focus on the farming and amenity sectors.
