In November 2020 Green Ixworth submitted a response to the Government‘s White Paper (consultative Document) on the future of planning. The Ixworth and Ixworth Thorpe Parish Council adopted the response with a few additions, which we also adopted plus our own further comments related to our environmental role. The Government proposals were an extreme view
Britain’s largest and most ferocious beetle the Stag beetle uses its antlers only to fight off male competitors it is incapable of feeding and lives in its adult state only long enough to breed. Why should we be concerned for it? Well, apart from needing to maintain ecosystems for the benefit of all creatures the
Here’s our latest newsletter with thanks to Steve Wilson.
Our Green Ixworth response to the West Suffolk Local Plan consultation can be read in full by following the link below or on our reports page. For more information and details of all the submissions try West Suffolk Local Plan (Regulation 18) Issues and Options October 2020 – West Suffolk Planning Policy Consultations (inconsult.uk)
Langridge Site and Dairy Farm This is a relatively large development for our community and would more than meet the target set by government for growth here. Green Ixworth supports the allocation of this site for development in so far as it will offer a range of housing types, including self-build, and has potential to
Our third newsletter is now available here.
Neighbourhood Plan Public Consultation – April 2021 In the March edition of the Ixworth Magazine the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group informed us that there would soon be a further phase of public consultation on the Plan. Green Ixworth’s aims and objectives include a desire to improve the built environment and thereby promote the wellbeing of
The Swift is becoming rare. Can we help? Yes we can! Here’s a new article by Roger Spiller on how we can make sure one of our favourite birds can thrive in these troubled times. Read the article here and find our more about swifts from the RSPB here.
20% off all green home improvements? It could happen if a call from concerned MP’s is implemented. Read the article below for more details. Cut VAT for green home improvements and repairs, MPs urge | Green economy | The Guardian
Latest research on the worrying issue of pollution from our wood burners. Wood burning at home now biggest cause of UK particle pollution | Air pollution | The Guardian
