Regulation
Following the deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s announcement to overhaul the planning system, the HTA calls for cooperation and recognition for horticulture’s economic and environmental contribution.
Environment
A new national campaign calling for the UK government to ban the use of pesticides in urban areas was launched by the Pesticide Collaboration.
Business
The Horticultural Trades Association launched its new Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy —a vision for Wales at the Royal Welsh Show this week.
Regulation
UK ministers have signalled intent to overhaul ‘nutrient neutrality’ regulations to enable new housing development.
Regulation
The Planning Advisory Service and Natural England have listed key BNG lessons for Local Planning Authorities.
Regulation
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is building its political engagement programme with a new push to reach out to key new ministers to showcase and engage on issues critical for members.
People
Steve Reed MP as Secretary of State for Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a role he has shadowed since September 2023.
Regulation
The Horticultural Trades Association responds to the result of the 2024 General Election and our new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
Business
Horticulture and flower industry trade bodies write open letter calling for urgent political attention to the mounting import cost rises
Regulation
Despite months of deadlock and fierce protests, the European Union passed the landmark nature restoration law on the 17th of June, aiming to restore 20% of EU land and sea by 2030.
Regulation
The Horticultural Trades Association announces the formation of a new committee and working group to enhance member engagement on important challenges and create new opportunities.
Business
Dutch logistics companies and their drivers complain of long waiting times, scant facilities at border posts and damage to goods.
Environment
Over 300 organisations will be attending the Restore Nature Now march, which takes place in Central London from 12 noon until 1pm on Saturday the 22nd of June.
Regulation
The Horticultural Trades Association has reflected on the political party manifestos released this week, focusing on key themes relevant to environmental horticulture.
Worth a read
In this month’s The Garden magazine, James Armitage tells the fascinating story of how the botanical wonder that is Gunnera, became illegal to buy, move and cultivate.
Regulation
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) invited political guests to the Scone Palace Garden Fair this past weekend to highlight the importance of gardening and environmental horticulture in communities.
Regulation
Based on learnings from the past two week into the new border arrangements, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) seeks clarity and reassurance from the government.
Regulation
Jennifer Pheasey, Director of Policy at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) comments on the Government Response to the Shropshire Review into Labour Shortages.
Regulation
On the 19th of April, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) were witness to the next step in the Parliamentary process for the House of Lords’ Horticultural Committee Inquiry.
Environment
The Forestry Commission outlines their move towards more sustainable forestry with plastic usage reduction and recycling programmes.