flooding

Local authorities have a ‘critical shortage’ of skills and expertise to address and plan for the climate crisis, according to the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA). 

The government has committed £5.2 billion to tackle flooding in England, as it seeks to protect 336,000 properties by 2027.

Welsh environment minister Lesley Griffiths this week urged local authorities and Natural Resources Wales to accelerate planned flood and coastal protection schemes and submit additional projects to bolster defences.

A round-up of planning news in England: 14 March-20 March, 2020