Former Sheffield wildlife charity leader Liz Ballard awarded MBE for Services to the Environment Liz Ballard, former Chief Executive of Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the environment.
Sheffield Plan Update – Our response to the second round of consultation on the green belt sites proposed to be released for development Sheffield Plan Update – Our response to the second round of consultation on the green belt sites proposed to be released for development
New report shows UK nature bearing brunt of chaotic climate Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust warns: Government is shockingly underprepared for the effect of climate chaos on nature and wildlife.
A warning to the UK Government – don’t risk disaster by cutting the joy budget Ahead of Labour Conference, with rumours swirling about coming deregulation, Ministers are urged to reflect on the “little joys” which are safeguarded by nature protections. Matt Browne, Head of Public Affairs, reports.
Our response to Sheffield City Council regarding the 14 green belt sites proposed to be released for development Whilst we understand the need for further development in Sheffield, this must not come at a cost to local wildlife, and must not impact nature’s recovery or people’s access to nature.
Our position on green belt sites proposed for development Whilst we understand the need for further development in Sheffield, this must not come at a cost to local wildlife, and must not impact nature’s recovery or people’s access to nature.
Wildlife restoration project breathes life back into roadside and river habitats A long-term restoration of nature along the River Rother alongside the M1 near Rotherham has been praised by local MP Alexander Stafford. The Rotherham Rivers 3 project is part of an £8m initiative between National Highways and The Wildlife Trusts called Network for Nature, which will create, restore and connect places for wildflowers, trees and […]
Sheffield Draft Local Plan consultation On 9th January, Sheffield City Council published their long-awaited Draft Local Plan, which is now open for consultation until 20th February 2023. The plan will shape the policies and locations for developments and other land uses in the city (excluding the Peak District National Park) until 2039. What will this mean for Sheffield’s natural environment? On […]
Miriam Cates MP visits Greno Woods On Friday 30th September our CEO Liz Ballard and Advocacy Officer Ian Cracknell met with Miriam Cates, MP for Stocksbridge and Penistone at our Greno Woods Nature Reserve. We provided an introduction to the site and the nature it supports, its wide variety of users and the Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership area, part of which […]
Clive Betts MP supports #DefendNature campaign On Wednesday 28th September our CEO Liz Ballard, Living Landscape Development Manager Nicky Rivers and Advocacy Officer Ian Cracknell met with Clive Betts, MP for Sheffield South East at Owlthorpe Fields. Mr Betts has been particularly supportive of the campaign to save Owlthorpe Fields, so it seemed an ideal location to meet in his constituency, […]