New Chair and Deputy Chair elected to lead National Parks England

Author, journalist, and Parish Councillor Andrew McCloy has been announced as the new Chair of National Parks England at their Annual General Meeting. Andrew was elected for the role by the Chairs of the ten National Parks across England. Andrew is also Chair of the Peak District National Park Authority,…

Secure Forests – a new company protecting forests across the globe

A new business, Secure Forests CIC, has been set up in the South West to monitor and protect forests around the globe using acoustic and satellite monitoring technology. Headquartered in Mount Edgcumbe Country Park on the Rame Peninsula, Secure Forests is currently monitoring acoustic sensors in the canopy of a…

ADEPT response to HCLG Committee report – The Future of the Planning System in England

Paula Hewitt, ADEPT President said: “ADEPT welcomes the conclusions of the HCLG committee’s report into the Government’s Planning White Paper. Public engagement is vital in any successful planning system and we share concerns that the proposed zonal approach lacks detail. The planning system should not become more centralised – places…

From designing a clean recovery to a night time safety app – ADEPT celebrates success at annual awards

The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) President’s awards took place virtually today, celebrating the outstanding achievements of ADEPT members and partners across the country. This year’s awards categories were: Delivering Clean Growth, Digital Innovation and Technology, and Shaping Places for People. The Delivering Clean Growth category, sponsored by…