MP says this will accelerate efforts to cut emissions The Government has announced that a new and greener fuel will be introduced at petrol stations across the UK, helping us to reach our efforts to reach ‘net zero’ emissions by 2050. The E10 fuel, which is an eco-friendly blend of ethanol and petrol, will...
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MP encourages everyone to make submissions Today the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Rt Hon George Eustice MP, is launching an eight-week consultation on ending the live export of animals for slaughter. This Britain has been unable to do under EU rules, and the Government is taking this step in...
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MP says have your say Following meetings earlier this year between local MPs and Councillors with Minister Rebecca Pow at DEFRA to discuss air quality in Upper Mayne and East Mayne without having to resort to charging in a Clean Air Zone , Essex County Council and Basildon Council have launched a consultation on...
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MP: Britain well placed to become a world leader This morning the Prime Minister has set out his ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping to re-build the economy in a greener way after the coronavirus pandemic has passed. This revolution will cover clean energy, transport, nature and innovative...
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MP: Britain is at the forefront of addressing climate change The Prime Minister has announced that Britain will ‘Build Back Greener’, and become the world leader in low-cost green energy, which will create 60,000 more jobs, slash carbon emissions and boost exports. In particular, in ten years’ time offshore wind will power every home...
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MP encourages constituents to take up voucher The Government has recently launched the Green Homes Grant Scheme, which is now open for applications. £1.5 billion is available through vouchers, which will see the Government fund up to two-thirds of the cost of home improvements up to £5,000, with homeowners on low incomes eligible for...
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MP says measures are win-win for the environment and public health John Baron MP, has today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of £2 billion to be invested in cycling and walking. Fund will be spent on a range of measures including cycle training, cycle racks, protected bike lanes, consulting to strengthen the Highway Code,...
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MP says funding paves way for first zero emission long haul flight This morning the Government announced a £350 million fund to cut emissions in heavy industry and to aid the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. This funding will help to decarbonise heavy industry and the construction, space and transport industries, as part...
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MP says benefits are threefold Today the Government has announced a £3 billion green investment package. This will lead to green home improvements, reduce carbon footprints and create thousands of jobs, leading to an eco-friendly economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Under this ‘New Deal’, £2 billion will be available in grants – worth...
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MP says campaign is paying off John Baron MP has today welcomed news that a submission of interest submitted by Essex County Council to the Department of Transport Major Route Network Fund for improvements to the A127 has been approved. Essex County Council has now been invited to submit a full business case for...
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