Managing noise for healthy communities

1 March 2011 The legislative framework within which noise is managed is undergoing rapid and radical change. Environmental Protection UK’s annual spring noise conference aims to look at noise management in the context of developing new policy. In particular, a new...

Where now for air quality management?

4 & 5 April 2011 2011 is a pivotal year for air quality – the year when the UK will officially announce breaches of European nitrogen dioxide Limit Values. But in a time of unprecedented change for local and national Government, how will air quality...

Lydd Airport expansion inquiry launched

17 February 2011 A public inquiry has begun into plans to build a new terminal building and extend the runway at the Lydd airport in Kent. The inquiry at Shepway District Council is timetabled to last for up to 40 days. The owners of the airport, London Ashford...