Chloe Smith
MP for Norwich North
 

Protecting our Environment News

Storm Franklin

Today, the Government are urging people to remain vigilant and take extreme care following the impacts of Storm Eunice, taking steps to protect people from further storms on the way. Many flood warnings are still in place following the impacts of Storm Eunice and with Storm Franklin on the way, h...

Storm Eunice

Today people are being urged to stay safe during Storm Eunice by following emergency flood and weather warnings as the Government takes steps to protect people from flooding and extreme winds. Storm Eunice is predicted to be one of the worst storms in decades, with very strong winds and high wave...

Fight against Zoonic diseases

Today the Government has announced a £200 million investment in the UK’s fight against zoonotic diseases, as the UK continues to lead the way in protecting animal health and boost our reliance to future pandemics. The UK is a world leader when it comes to science and biosecurity, but ...

Government hits accelerator on low-cost renewable power

Yesterday the Government announced that they are hitting the accelerator on a plan for more low cost renewables securing British power, establishing new industries and creating high skilled jobs.   With the global rise in volatile gas prices, there has never been a better time to strengthen...

Biodiversity Net Gain Consultation

On 11th January 2022, plans to ensure wildlife can be better protected and enhanced in developments were set out in the Government’s Biodiversity Net Gain consultation   I am pleased that proposals set out in the Biodiversity Net Gain consultation will help communities, planner...

Aylsham Road Bus Lane

  It has always been really important to me to listen to local residents and businesses in Norwich North so I can help with issues that affect them.   I am campaigning on behalf of local shops on the Aylsham Road to have Norfolk County Council listen to their legitimate concerns a...

Environment Act

I am thrilled that the Environment Act has now been passed into UK law after good debate and scrutiny in Parliament. This legislation will protect and enhance our environment for future generations, ensuring that the environment is at the heart of all decisions made and that current and future Gover...

Environmental matters update

I want to update constituents on environmental matters, as the COP26 conference gets underway, and as important legislation is being scrutinised in Parliament. Starting with that legislation, the Environment Bill will ensure that the environment is at the heart of all decisions made and that curr...

A load of squit? - a high profile vote on Environment Bill

The Environment Bill will ensure that the environment is at the heart of all decisions made and that current and future Governments are held accountable if they fail to uphold their environmental duties. Protecting our environment is one of my key local priorities. Constituents have contacted me ...

Ancient Woodlands Lords Amendment

A number of constituents have contacted me with a template email about the Lords Amendment concerning Ancient Woodland.   Protecting our environment is one of my key local priorities, and so I wanted to share my views with you.   I fully understand the importance of this i...

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