Grand Union Canal Transfer (GUC) – launch of public consultation
The first public consultation for the Grand Union Canal Transfer has started. This is a vital new scheme to move water from the Midlands to the Southeast using the existing canal network. It will use a combination of new pipelines, water treatment plants and other infrastructure, as well as the canals themselves to transfer water from one region to another.
It’s a joint scheme between two water companies, Severn Trent and Affinity Water, and the Canal & River Trust charity who are the owner and navigation authority of the canals in England and Wales.
Consulting with our communities is a central part of the planning process and we encourage people to share their thoughts and opinions on this ambitious and transformative project. These comments will help us understand the local area, and any potential impacts our proposals may have on the community and the environment.
More information about the scheme, and how to take part in the consultation can be found on our website: www.guctransfer.co.uk
NFU Midlands Younger Member Events
The next Midlands regional event will be on 5 March 2025 for more information and to register please click here
Farm for the Future – Royal Countryside Fund
Do you want help navigating agricultural policy changes including help with understanding ELMs and SFI (Sustainable Farming Incentive)?
If you’re an owner-occupied or tenant farm in England that received BPS, The Royal Countryside Fund’s Farm for the Future programme is in its final year, offering a last chance for free support which includes a 1-2-1 session with a consultant to talk about your farm.
Its online workshops can be joined from the comfort of your own home via Zoom to help you and your farm business navigate policy changes and become more resilient and sustainable.
To find out more and sign up to the online group, contact Christina Hutchings via email [email protected] or call 07715 353 546 or visit www.royalcountrysidefund.org.uk/farmforthefuture
Call for Participants: Advancing Fairness in the UK Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Sector – University of Leicester
Are you into fresh fruit and or vegetable cultivation in the UK? University of Leicester are conducting a study on advancing fairness in fresh fruit and vegetable sector and would love to hear from you!
Participation in the study involves farmers who are into the cultivation of fresh fruits and vegetables in the UK and who are suppliers to large retailers in the UK.
All data collected will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and anonymity based on University of Leicester's guideline and used solely for academic purposes.
To participate or learn more, please Visit https://bit.ly/3L6VQTZ or contact Nike directly through [email protected].
Members support would be invaluable to the success of this research.
Questionnaire for pilot study - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Ip8UzYPUFmq1UG9FIUnzVaHnAQRUG1V/view?usp=sharing
FREE Health & Wellbeing Clinics
FCN along with Parish Nursing Ministries UK are holding Free Health & Wellbeing Clinics at the following locations:
- Rugby Market
- Thrapston Market
These are on selected dates, for more details please contact [email protected]
Rutland Neigbourhood Mental Health Cafe
Drop in support for when you're struggling to cope, supported by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS
Times
Thursday - 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Sunday - 4pm - 7pm
Venue
Pepper's - A Safe Place, 2a High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AL
Contacts
Mobile 07955 344126 or email [email protected]
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