BTN Annual General Meeting, 7th September 2021

BTN will hold its AGM at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 7th September 2021, by Zoom.  The AGM will be followed by our regular business meeting.  The agenda and report are at: AGM2021agendaMB.  Financial statements for 2019 to 2021: Annual Accounts 2020-2021 Annual Accounts 2019-2020.  We are looking for volunteers to stand for election for the… Continue reading BTN Annual General Meeting, 7th September 2021

From Boringstoke to Ecostoke! BTN launches standard for new homes in the Borough

BTN today (Wednesday 16th June 2021) released its proposal for a new standard for energy efficiency and sustainability of the planned developments in the Borough, to coincide with this evening’s meeting of the Borough Council’s Manydown Overview Committee.  Our standard is on this page:  BTN Manydown Standard and our press release is here: Press Release

Petition against felling Oakdown Oaks for J7 warehouse

A Change.org petition against the felling of a number of mature oak and other trees to make room for the planned warehouse next to Junction 7 of the M3 has gathered over 89,000 signatures – see https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-destruction-of-67-oak-and-3-beech-trees-at-oakdown-farm-warehouse-site/u/28959291  

BTN Hustings 21st April for Borough Council elections 6th May 2021

Watch the hustings (here or on YouTube) and find our how the candidates answered the questions put to them. The next three years are the most critical 3 years in modern times. The Climate Emergency, post-COVID, is the key election issue. The first council elections for 2 years are upon us. And, on May 6th,… Continue reading BTN Hustings 21st April for Borough Council elections 6th May 2021

2020 Air Pollution report from Borough Council

The Council issued its statutory report on air pollution for 2020 (actually covers 2019 and is dated June 2020)  which is accessible from its page: https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/air-quality Basingstoke Clean Air Campaign has reviewed it and notes the following points: 12 sites commenced monitoring air quality in 2017 (including in Bramley and Chineham but mostly on busy… Continue reading 2020 Air Pollution report from Borough Council

Hampshire 2050 Partnership

https://www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecouncil/haveyoursay/visionforhampshire2050 The Hampshire 2050 Commission of Inquiry reported in 2019, and more recently, on 21st July 2020, held a meeting on “Creating a Sustainable Hampshire”, the report of which is here: https://www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecouncil/haveyoursay/visionforhampshire2050/hampshire-2050-partnership/21-july-2020 This (virtual) meeting looked at five key areas: Rebuilding a more sustainable economy Cutting air pollution and promoting active travel Creating greener, digitally… Continue reading Hampshire 2050 Partnership

Borough Council consultations on Local Plan and Climate Change/Air Pollution

BTN urges its supporters to comment on the Borough Council’s consultations on the Local Plan, and on Climate Change and Air Pollution.  See: (a) Local Plan Update – deadline Monday 9th November https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/issues-and-options (b) Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy – deadline Sunday 15th November https://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/climate-consultation BTN will be considering its collective response on Tuesday… Continue reading Borough Council consultations on Local Plan and Climate Change/Air Pollution

Government white paper “Planning for the Future”

From Sheila Peacock, secretary, BTN: I spent an afternoon reading the government’s proposal for reforming the English planning laws, which are at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/launch-of-planning-for-the-future-consultation-to-reform-the-planning-system https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/planning-for-the-future Deadline is 11:45 pm on 29th October (that will be GMT since the clocks goback the previous Saturday – so you get an extra hour to ponder it – !!) There… Continue reading Government white paper “Planning for the Future”