The Challenges and Choices consultation begins on 24 October 2019 until 24 April 2020. It will help shape the Strategic plan for England’s waters (river basin management plans). The consultation will ask the public, our partners and stakeholders their views on improving the water environment. The final plans, published in December 2021 will contain legally binding water environment objectives and a summary of the programmes of measures to guide Defra, the Environment Agency, water companies and … [Read more...]

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Islanders are being asked to be vigilant and report any possible sightings of Asian Hornets. These insects have caused massive destruction to honey bees, pollinators and fruit growers across France within the last ten years. To date, there have been 13 confirmed sightings of the Asian hornet in England and six nests have been destroyed. Nine of these sightings occurred in 2018; including two in Hampshire last month. Swift action has hopefully eradicated the hornets, but the Isle of Wight … [Read more...]