Category Archives: Environment

Thank you for responding Steve …..

Posted on December 16, 2018 by ianchisnall

Over the last couple of weeks I have written a couple of my daily blogs regarding a select committee in the House of Lords called the “Regenerating Seaside Towns Committee“. Its Chair is Steve Bassam and although I only read … Continue reading →

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Water water everywhere but in short supply

Posted on November 30, 2018 by ianchisnall

MPs and MEPs are not supposed to be experts in every matter that their constituents or constituencies have to deal with. However they are also not supposed to be so ignorant that they are unaware of problems that these places … Continue reading →

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Waste to Wealth demands integrity

Posted on November 26, 2018 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday Prince Charles as founder and patron of Business in the Community (BITC) convened the “Waste to Wealth Summit” at the Veolia Southwark facility for businesses to attend. Another speaker was Michael Gove and the event was even profiled … Continue reading →

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Our Government needs a sustainable procurement strategy

Posted on October 24, 2018 by ianchisnall

A sustainable mobility report for businesses has just been published, outlining five crucial areas of focus for sustainability professionals – from electric vehicles (EVs) and greener fleets, to smarter business travel. The report explains how transport is responsible for a … Continue reading →

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A crazy business cycle, with a few local highlights

Posted on September 24, 2018 by ianchisnall

My piece in todays Argus points out that every autumn, Parliament goes through a ridiculous business cycle opening up after a huge Summer break and then closing down after a few days to allow MPs and party members to attend … Continue reading →

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Sussex needs to become more bike friendly

Posted on September 14, 2018 by ianchisnall

This campaign partly organised by Chris who is a friend of mine is a classic case of the planning and transport departments needing to understand what the future will be like for many people. To destroy a crossing of the … Continue reading →

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Remove Tebbit from the Lords & remind Fraser about wider Church History

Posted on August 15, 2018 by ianchisnall

The daily promotions of the Telegraph newspaper on facebook rarely catch my eye, beyond the noisy nonsense from Boris Johnson. However in the last few days a couple of columns did and so I used my weekly free access to … Continue reading →

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Environmentally friendly traffic cones

Posted on May 19, 2018 by ianchisnall

The decisions taken by police forces regarding their purchase of products such as weapons like tasers and guns and pepper spray are all subject to the Home Office agreeing to such items being used. However when it comes to less … Continue reading →

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An inspiring 28 minutes

Posted on March 7, 2018 by ianchisnall

The focus by Politicians and Industry on vehicles that can be powered by electricity and eventually be self driven has sadly led to all sorts of ignorance being demonstrated in a manner that is bound to create disappointment and cynicism. … Continue reading →

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A challenging if lovely landscape

Posted on February 27, 2018 by ianchisnall

Across the South East as we woke up this morning with scenes like this in front of us, many of us are faced with the challenge of travelling to work or making a good case for staying at home. News … Continue reading →

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