New Bempton team monitor whales, dolphins & seals
Comments Off on New Bempton team monitor whales, dolphins & sealsA specialist whale and dolphin survey team has been set up on the East Coast.
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First new major reservoirs in England for more than 30 years given go-ahead
Comments Off on First new major reservoirs in England for more than 30 years given go-ahead‘Nationally significant’ status granted to reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire with seven more planned by 2050
The government has ordered the building of two major reservoirs, the first to be built in England for more than 30 years.
The lack of reservoir capacity, combined with a rising population and drier summers caused by climate breakdown, has put the country at risk of water shortages. The government warned in recent weeks of an impending drought if there was not significant rainfall soon, and reservoirs have been reaching worryingly low levels.
Plans for Lincolnshire ‘super councils’ rejected
Comments Off on Plans for Lincolnshire ‘super councils’ rejectedThe government proposed single-tier unitary super councils in Lincolnshire earlier this year.
Reserve named first Shorewatch site in England
Comments Off on Reserve named first Shorewatch site in EnglandVolunteers will monitor marine mammals in the North Sea from RSPB Bempton Cliff in a new project.
Guided walks celebrate Grimsby’s maritime history
Comments Off on Guided walks celebrate Grimsby’s maritime historyThe free dock tours will be available as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme later this year.
Government fast-tracks two new reservoirs to shore up water supply
Comments Off on Government fast-tracks two new reservoirs to shore up water supplyChanges to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting.
Reform mayor outlines his position on green energy
Comments Off on Reform mayor outlines his position on green energyThe new mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire pledges to put the region ahead of party politics.
Three Post Office branches under new management
Comments Off on Three Post Office branches under new managementThe branches in Bransholme, Bridlington and Grimsby will be run by the same franchisee.
No-confidence vote in university bosses is passed
Comments Off on No-confidence vote in university bosses is passedAcademics at the University of Lincoln call for compulsory redundancies to be ruled out.
Stocks remain low despite rain – Yorkshire Water
Comments Off on Stocks remain low despite rain – Yorkshire WaterThe firm warns the wet weekend did not significantly boost river and reservoir levels in the region.