Caroline Dibden 🍃💚🍃
@carolinedibden.bsky.social
Planning and environmental campaigner for 30 years, Co-Founder Community Planning Alliance www.communityplanningalliance.org. Vice-president CPRE Hampshire. Ex District/Parish Councillor, South Downs JC.
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Holly Purdey cut all fertilisers and sprays from day one on Exmoor. Soils recovered, plants rooted deeper, livestock thrived🐄. She shows that farming with nature can restore the land and nourish communities despite the challenges. ✨
👉https://tinyurl.com/bdeph2d9
👉https://tinyurl.com/bdeph2d9
December 19, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Holly Purdey cut all fertilisers and sprays from day one on Exmoor. Soils recovered, plants rooted deeper, livestock thrived🐄. She shows that farming with nature can restore the land and nourish communities despite the challenges. ✨
👉https://tinyurl.com/bdeph2d9
👉https://tinyurl.com/bdeph2d9
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Abbey Farm turned 19ha of tricky land into wildlife havens with Natural England’s guidance, boosting biodiversity without affecting profitability.
How they made it work: https://www.nffn.org.uk/resources/working-with-natural-england-to-create-a-nature-friendly-farm-in-kent
#nffnengland
How they made it work: https://www.nffn.org.uk/resources/working-with-natural-england-to-create-a-nature-friendly-farm-in-kent
#nffnengland
December 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Abbey Farm turned 19ha of tricky land into wildlife havens with Natural England’s guidance, boosting biodiversity without affecting profitability.
How they made it work: https://www.nffn.org.uk/resources/working-with-natural-england-to-create-a-nature-friendly-farm-in-kent
#nffnengland
How they made it work: https://www.nffn.org.uk/resources/working-with-natural-england-to-create-a-nature-friendly-farm-in-kent
#nffnengland
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Farming barely featured in the Chancellor’s tax plans for the year ahead — a big missed opportunity. Our CEO: “Nature-friendly farming can deliver huge cost savings for the Government."
👉 https://www.nffn.org.uk/resources/budget-misses-huge-opportunity-to-harness-the-value-of-farmed-landscapes
👉 https://www.nffn.org.uk/resources/budget-misses-huge-opportunity-to-harness-the-value-of-farmed-landscapes
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Farming barely featured in the Chancellor’s tax plans for the year ahead — a big missed opportunity. Our CEO: “Nature-friendly farming can deliver huge cost savings for the Government."
👉 https://www.nffn.org.uk/resources/budget-misses-huge-opportunity-to-harness-the-value-of-farmed-landscapes
👉 https://www.nffn.org.uk/resources/budget-misses-huge-opportunity-to-harness-the-value-of-farmed-landscapes
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Environment campaigners call for scrutiny of Planning and Infrastructure Bill by MPs @wildjustice.bsky.social wildjustice.org.uk/general/envi...
Environment campaigners call for scrutiny of Planning and Infrastructure Bill by MPs - Wild Justice
Environment campaigners have called on MPs to scrutinise the proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill for any reduction of environmental protections. […]
wildjustice.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Environment campaigners call for scrutiny of Planning and Infrastructure Bill by MPs @wildjustice.bsky.social wildjustice.org.uk/general/envi...
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Most of the people & organisations cited by
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social have been active in the #YimbyLobby, trying to persuade both the previous & present governments to degrade or destroy the #planning system. Developers love them.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social have been active in the #YimbyLobby, trying to persuade both the previous & present governments to degrade or destroy the #planning system. Developers love them.
Warning! The rightwing junktanks behind the Tories’ worst disasters still have the keys to No 10 | George Monbiot
Warning! The rightwing junktanks behind the Tories’ worst disasters still have the keys to No 10 | George Monbiot
Who is running the government’s ‘growth school’ for civil servants? The answer surpassed my worst fears, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
September 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Most of the people & organisations cited by
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social have been active in the #YimbyLobby, trying to persuade both the previous & present governments to degrade or destroy the #planning system. Developers love them.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social have been active in the #YimbyLobby, trying to persuade both the previous & present governments to degrade or destroy the #planning system. Developers love them.
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Really indepth article from BBC News on this development in Maids Moreton, where campainers have faced a raft of issues - including inadequate sewerage provision.
Real concerns about pollution & nutrient neutrality on this site. (Will new EDPs really offer a viable solution to these issues?)
Real concerns about pollution & nutrient neutrality on this site. (Will new EDPs really offer a viable solution to these issues?)
Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity
Charity launches legal challenge as it says problem of over-capacity sewage works near new homes is
www.bbc.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Really indepth article from BBC News on this development in Maids Moreton, where campainers have faced a raft of issues - including inadequate sewerage provision.
Real concerns about pollution & nutrient neutrality on this site. (Will new EDPs really offer a viable solution to these issues?)
Real concerns about pollution & nutrient neutrality on this site. (Will new EDPs really offer a viable solution to these issues?)
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When we interviewed Julia King, she told us the UK was "woefully unprepared" for summer drought and winter flooding that would come with climate change. Two years on, it seems little has changed.
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May 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
When we interviewed Julia King, she told us the UK was "woefully unprepared" for summer drought and winter flooding that would come with climate change. Two years on, it seems little has changed.
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So there we have it:
'The analysis by Whitehall officials provides no data or research to back up the government’s central argument that it is environmental legislation that holds up building.'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#PIBill #Nature #Planning
'The analysis by Whitehall officials provides no data or research to back up the government’s central argument that it is environmental legislation that holds up building.'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#PIBill #Nature #Planning
UK government admits almost no evidence nature protections block development
Whitehall analysis provides no data or research to support the government argument that environmental legislation holds up building
www.theguardian.com
May 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
So there we have it:
'The analysis by Whitehall officials provides no data or research to back up the government’s central argument that it is environmental legislation that holds up building.'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#PIBill #Nature #Planning
'The analysis by Whitehall officials provides no data or research to back up the government’s central argument that it is environmental legislation that holds up building.'
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#PIBill #Nature #Planning
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We continue to be frustrated and concerned by the divisive and misleading rhetoric from the government, which wrongly blames bats for slowing housebuilding and infrastructure projects. Read @batconservation.bsky.social’s response here. #bats #planning
🦇We are deeply concerned by the government’s latest rhetoric, which wrongly blames bats for slowing house building and infrastructure projects.
Better planning needs real solutions, not blame games. BCT's thoughts on this here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/03...
#bats #planning
Better planning needs real solutions, not blame games. BCT's thoughts on this here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/03...
#bats #planning
Better planning needs real solutions, not blame games - News - Bat Conservation Trust
The government’s rhetoric is pushing for deregulation at the expense of nature.
www.bats.org.uk
March 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We continue to be frustrated and concerned by the divisive and misleading rhetoric from the government, which wrongly blames bats for slowing housebuilding and infrastructure projects. Read @batconservation.bsky.social’s response here. #bats #planning
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This does not look good 😭 especially the part about revising advice from Natural England and removing references to @batconservation.bsky.social 😬🦇😭 Regulators should be focused on regulating so development is safe for people and the environment, it’s not their job to support ‘growth’.
March 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
This does not look good 😭 especially the part about revising advice from Natural England and removing references to @batconservation.bsky.social 😬🦇😭 Regulators should be focused on regulating so development is safe for people and the environment, it’s not their job to support ‘growth’.
It's very worrying 😟
March 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It's very worrying 😟
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🦇We are deeply concerned by the government’s latest rhetoric, which wrongly blames bats for slowing house building and infrastructure projects.
Better planning needs real solutions, not blame games. BCT's thoughts on this here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/03...
#bats #planning
Better planning needs real solutions, not blame games. BCT's thoughts on this here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/03...
#bats #planning
Better planning needs real solutions, not blame games - News - Bat Conservation Trust
The government’s rhetoric is pushing for deregulation at the expense of nature.
www.bats.org.uk
March 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🦇We are deeply concerned by the government’s latest rhetoric, which wrongly blames bats for slowing house building and infrastructure projects.
Better planning needs real solutions, not blame games. BCT's thoughts on this here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/03...
#bats #planning
Better planning needs real solutions, not blame games. BCT's thoughts on this here: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/03...
#bats #planning
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Sunday and you want to do something good for yourself?
Go to the forest, breathe oxygen-rich and purified air, enjoy the peace and quiet and help your body to increase its own killer cells through the terpenes produced by the trees. Small pleasure, big effect for you.💚☘️🌳🌲🍀💚
Go to the forest, breathe oxygen-rich and purified air, enjoy the peace and quiet and help your body to increase its own killer cells through the terpenes produced by the trees. Small pleasure, big effect for you.💚☘️🌳🌲🍀💚
February 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Sunday and you want to do something good for yourself?
Go to the forest, breathe oxygen-rich and purified air, enjoy the peace and quiet and help your body to increase its own killer cells through the terpenes produced by the trees. Small pleasure, big effect for you.💚☘️🌳🌲🍀💚
Go to the forest, breathe oxygen-rich and purified air, enjoy the peace and quiet and help your body to increase its own killer cells through the terpenes produced by the trees. Small pleasure, big effect for you.💚☘️🌳🌲🍀💚
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"These airports are funnels for UK cash to go overseas - I'd like to hear the rationale for how that generates growth benefits in the UK."
@alchap.bsky.social explains why airport expansions won't create the growth the chancellor wants
@alchap.bsky.social explains why airport expansions won't create the growth the chancellor wants
January 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"These airports are funnels for UK cash to go overseas - I'd like to hear the rationale for how that generates growth benefits in the UK."
@alchap.bsky.social explains why airport expansions won't create the growth the chancellor wants
@alchap.bsky.social explains why airport expansions won't create the growth the chancellor wants
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But what sort of "growth"? A malignant one?
news.sky.com/story/politi...
news.sky.com/story/politi...
Politics latest: Growth 'a priority' over net zero, minister suggests
Sir Keir Starmer is vowing to take on "the NIMBYs" by reducing legal challenges to infrastructure building - with a new approach stopping "newts and bats" from blocking construction.
news.sky.com
January 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
But what sort of "growth"? A malignant one?
news.sky.com/story/politi...
news.sky.com/story/politi...
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Starmer is scared of taking real climate and nature action.
That's why he is bullying his MPs
It's why he bullied me in Daily Mail today too (see below)
Most of the public want action to protect climate and nature, and he wasn't elected to do this
He has got this badly wrong
That's why he is bullying his MPs
It's why he bullied me in Daily Mail today too (see below)
Most of the public want action to protect climate and nature, and he wasn't elected to do this
He has got this badly wrong
January 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Starmer is scared of taking real climate and nature action.
That's why he is bullying his MPs
It's why he bullied me in Daily Mail today too (see below)
Most of the public want action to protect climate and nature, and he wasn't elected to do this
He has got this badly wrong
That's why he is bullying his MPs
It's why he bullied me in Daily Mail today too (see below)
Most of the public want action to protect climate and nature, and he wasn't elected to do this
He has got this badly wrong
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If true, what Labour front bench is doing is unforgivable. The #CANBill is essential & has backing of huge number of experts, scientists, unions & enjoys cross-party support. If backbench Labour MPs ever consider rebelling against leadership on anything, let it be this - a liveable future for all 👇
Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill
Exclusive: Supporters of bill say Labour has already insisted on removal of clauses requiring UK to meet targets agreed at Cop and other summits
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
If true, what Labour front bench is doing is unforgivable. The #CANBill is essential & has backing of huge number of experts, scientists, unions & enjoys cross-party support. If backbench Labour MPs ever consider rebelling against leadership on anything, let it be this - a liveable future for all 👇
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Starmer accused of 'pathetic bullying' by environmental campaigner after NIMBY article
Starmer accused of 'pathetic bullying' by environmental campaigner after NIMBY article
Keir Starmer has been accused of "pathetic bullying" by a Norfolk environmental campaigner who was singled out and ridiculed by the prime minister in an article in the Daily Mail.
news.sky.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Starmer accused of 'pathetic bullying' by environmental campaigner after NIMBY article
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For ME @bsky.app will just not be successful until it has #DirectMessagingGroups
Please do like & RePost here to help me lobby for this one thing that could make BlueSky successful.
@support.bsky.team
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January 24, 2025 at 8:14 AM
For ME @bsky.app will just not be successful until it has #DirectMessagingGroups
Please do like & RePost here to help me lobby for this one thing that could make BlueSky successful.
@support.bsky.team
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Seriously?
Is Starmer really going prevent MPs voting with their conscience for the Climate & Nature Bill?
What happened to representative democracy?
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Is Starmer really going prevent MPs voting with their conscience for the Climate & Nature Bill?
What happened to representative democracy?
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Labour civil war brewing as MPs threatened with losing whip over climate vote
The second reading of the Climate and Nature Bill is set to take place on Friday.
www.express.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Seriously?
Is Starmer really going prevent MPs voting with their conscience for the Climate & Nature Bill?
What happened to representative democracy?
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
Is Starmer really going prevent MPs voting with their conscience for the Climate & Nature Bill?
What happened to representative democracy?
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
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It's not every day that you receive a direct attack from the Prime minister
I did today
Here is the local #Norfolk coverage of it archive.ph/BuPja and below is my quote
People did not elect Starmer and Reeves to reduce protections for nature. The attack on me says more about them than me.
I did today
Here is the local #Norfolk coverage of it archive.ph/BuPja and below is my quote
People did not elect Starmer and Reeves to reduce protections for nature. The attack on me says more about them than me.
January 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It's not every day that you receive a direct attack from the Prime minister
I did today
Here is the local #Norfolk coverage of it archive.ph/BuPja and below is my quote
People did not elect Starmer and Reeves to reduce protections for nature. The attack on me says more about them than me.
I did today
Here is the local #Norfolk coverage of it archive.ph/BuPja and below is my quote
People did not elect Starmer and Reeves to reduce protections for nature. The attack on me says more about them than me.
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Keir Starmer, your government promised bold action on climate and nature - but this isn’t it. ❌
It’s a move that risks tearing up our chances for a future where nature, people, and the economy thrive.
It’s a move that risks tearing up our chances for a future where nature, people, and the economy thrive.
January 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Keir Starmer, your government promised bold action on climate and nature - but this isn’t it. ❌
It’s a move that risks tearing up our chances for a future where nature, people, and the economy thrive.
It’s a move that risks tearing up our chances for a future where nature, people, and the economy thrive.
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Happy 2025! This Thursday at 5:30pm, we're joined by Lord Ben Houchen, Mayor of the Tees Valley (S15 E1). For more information on this webinar, you can find details on our website below. havewegotplanningnewsforyou.com/lord-ben-hou...
Lord Ben Houchen, Mayor of the Tees Valley (S15 E1) - HWGPNFY
Our Special Guest this week is Lord Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor
havewegotplanningnewsforyou.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Happy 2025! This Thursday at 5:30pm, we're joined by Lord Ben Houchen, Mayor of the Tees Valley (S15 E1). For more information on this webinar, you can find details on our website below. havewegotplanningnewsforyou.com/lord-ben-hou...
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January 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Why are big sites with planning permission developed so painfully slowly? (Clue: it has nothing to do with 'blockers' or the planning system.) Why are planning applications down? (Ditto). Reheating George Osborne's rhetoric from 14 years ago won't fix our broken housing market. shorturl.at/L1s9W
Keir Starmer: We will launch a golden era of building
The prime minister says ending the housing crisis is the key to improving the country’s prosperity
www.thetimes.com
December 6, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Why are big sites with planning permission developed so painfully slowly? (Clue: it has nothing to do with 'blockers' or the planning system.) Why are planning applications down? (Ditto). Reheating George Osborne's rhetoric from 14 years ago won't fix our broken housing market. shorturl.at/L1s9W