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Here's the full Written Ministerial Statement made by Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister for Housing & Planning, at the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) Heads of Planning Conference on Thursday. PS- Happy 20th Birthday to PAS! questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...

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🐸Toad Migration update🐸 370 assisted last night (21/2/25) only 45 dead(😢) . Also 26 newts helped too😃 Please drive carefully in migration areas 🙏🏻 #Toads #Newts #SouthDowns #CuckmereValley @froglife.bsky.social @southdownsnp.bsky.social @sussextw.bsky.social

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New blog post, It Was The “Rushed And Incoherent” Jibe That Got Me simonicity.com/2025/02/08/i...

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New blog post, Growth Mindset simonicity.com/2025/02/02/g...

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Victory for Protected Landscapes in landmark legal case ⚖️ Gov't have admitted to making an error in law after submission of our legal evidence💪 This sends a clear message that there will be consequences if public bodies fail to uphold the law, more 👇 www.cnp.org.uk/news/victory...

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We won our legal test case! It sets a precedent mandating public bodies to enhance national parks & landscapes. After @campaign4parks.bsky.social intervened, Gov admitted “error in law”. Judicial Review is critical for small charities to secure change. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Government confirms that Planning and Infrastructure Bill 'will be introduced in Spring' with further detail on the Bill to be published today in a working paper - www.gov.uk/government/n...

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To deliver on our Plan for Change we need to do more to streamline the development of critical national infrastructure. We’ve today published a working paper seeking views on proposed changes to the NSIP regime 👇🏻 www.gov.uk/government/p...

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South Downs Local Plan Review out on location today in Twyford near Winchester. Come and join us! #localplans #nationalparks

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"Effective community engagement remains key to improving the delivery and quality of critical projects.” We respond to the Government’s latest announcement on plans to speed up the judicial review process and unlock major infrastructure projects: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/ja...

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"I will be doing my part as past president to visit as many schools and universities, and career fairs to talk about planning with students. Please join me in building that pipeline." Lindsey Richards reflects on her presidential year and attracting future talent 👇 www.rtpi.org.uk/blog/2025/ja...

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We will be launching an awareness campaign to change the narrative around planning by demonstrating the public benefits of proper planning. It will aim to reshape public perceptions, showing planning not as an obstacle, but as a proactive force for good. Read more: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/ja...

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📣The consultation on the South Downs Local Plan Review begins today! This is an opportunity for people to have their say on how and where development takes place, ensuring communities across the National Park can grow sustainably. The consultation will last 8 weeks, closing on 17 March.

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Please get involved in the Local Plan for this nationally important asset. National Parks are for everyone so you don’t have to be local to contribute. Help us make it better for nature, climate and people ⛰️💐💦🏃‍♀️

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For anyone who needs to see and hear the sun rising at Seven Sisters Country Park this morning. You’re welcome 😊

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Just amazing!

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57 companies are responsible for 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 2016. These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits. The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.

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Pleased to have won cross-party support for my Bill to introduce a national ban on pesticide use in public spaces! More needs to be done to stop councils using toxic chemicals which are a danger to people, pets and children using these spaces, and the wider environment 🌱🐝

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Attention Planning Fans. The Planning Alliance is a new initiative that aims to improve the operation and image of the planning system and get more resources into it. A Programme Manager is being sought to implement an action plan towards these aims. www.planningofficers.org.uk/news/vacancy...

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Having a long weekend at Seven Sisters Country Park in the South Downs National Park. Beautiful, tranquil setting and the weather is being kind to us. @southdownsnp.bsky.social

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Such a positive story to wake up to this morning. A huge well done to @nationaltrust.bsky.social We really look forward to seeing the impact of your ambition becoming a reality and hope your work inspires other large landowners. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... #rewilding #nature

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Fantastic to see Hastings Commons recognised in this way 🏅 You can find out more about the brilliant grassroots-led regeneration underway in Hastings in our latest report, Constructing Consensus 👉 newlocal.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Hello Bluesky! As we welcome the new year, we're thrilled to join Bluesky and share the latest news and information that matters to #LocalGov. Stay connected with us for useful LGA resources and updates - follow us here and visit our website 👇 www.local.gov.uk

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RTPI Early Career Research Grants are funding three new projects in 2024-25. Congratulations to ⭐ @hannah-grove.bsky.social ⭐ Dr Meadhbh Maguire ⭐ @morphetminor.bsky.social Read more about the projects here: www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/ja...

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2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit

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This is a chat I had earlier in the week with Concilio’s Nick Dines on their Better Places podcast - trying to disentangle all the current strands of planning reform. Back up to pace now having completely erased my mind of all this stuff over the Christmas break. conciliocomms.com/simon-ricket...

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Delighted to be supporting these walks for young people (18-30) to share their thoughts about @southdownsnp.bsky.social w/ free lunches! Please share widely! Booking link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/youngwilde... @campaign4parks.bsky.social @friendssouthdowns.bsky.social @sussexwildlife.bsky.social

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“The High Court is to hear a statutory review challenge by 9 Greater Manchester authorities in what could have serious implications for Labour’s pledge to build 1.5m homes Labour gave councils 12 weeks to provide a building roadmap” #ukhousing thenegotiator.co.uk/news/regulat...

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Climate scientists have known this for a long time, but it’s great to see it written down so clearly.

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An exciting opportunity for an experienced conservation professional to join the team. Part time Conservation Officer role - maternity cover. Closing date 29 Jan sussexwt.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...

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A throwback to a deliciously frozen morning along the Downs Link near Botolphs. 📷 Colin Mitchell #SouthDowns #MondayMotivation

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Oh god yes. Hotpoint dishwasher stopped working properly after 3 years. Fridge freezer - all the shelves & drawers are breaking. Rubbish

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It’s going to be a big year for planning and Matthew Pennycook is now on here : @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social

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A starling murmuration is perhaps one of winter's finest spectacles.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The Sussex Heritage Coast, stretching from Eastbourne to just past Cuckmere Haven is one of the best places to spot their dazzling, swirling displays. #SouthDowns #Murmuration

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Dates set for our 2025 excavations at The Cairns and Skaill farm. And don't forget 'Digging for Britain' next week. archaeologyorkney.com/2025/01/04/2... #Orkney #Archaeology #Excavation #IronAge #SouthRonaldsay #Rousay #ThinkUHI

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