From the macro to the micro: analysis from the IES

K M Smart
Article
February 2025
Construction site next to houses

The Levelling up and Regeneration Act was brought into force on 26th October 2023. Its aim was to speed up the planning system, cut bureaucracy, and encourage local authorities to put in place plans to enable the building of new homes. The Act was originally created as a cornerstone for long...

Vera Jones et al.
Webinars
February 2025
Photograph of a wooden bridge over a river

The health of our water environment has never been higher on the public and Government agenda. The topic features daily in the media, while the Government has set a key priority to ‘Clean up our rivers, lakes and seas’. This Foundation for Water Research (FWR) panel discussion explores how...

Ethny Childs
Blog
February 2025
Photograph of landfill site with a digger

The Land Condition Community and Environmental Policy Implementation Community (EPIC) and National Contaminated Land Officers Group (NCLOG) collaborated on a joint roundtable discussion exploring the challenge of PFAS management and key considerations for its effective regulation. ...

Harriet Codling
Blog
February 2025
What did you study before your apprenticeship?

I studied Geography, Biology and Computer Science at A Levels, so very much tailored my A Levels to the career I wanted to head into. I always loved Geography at GCSE, particularly for the field trips and natural hazards! Computer...

David Morris
Blog
February 2025
What did you study before your apprenticeship?

I’m on to my third career now! I started off in catering management and I didn’t get the best of grades and always thought I could do better. I took some time off to travel after university and then worked in hospitality. The...

Abbie Aleksic
Blog
February 2025
What did you study before your apprenticeship?

Before starting the apprenticeship, I completed a two-year Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts. My original plan was to pursue a career in the theatre industry, but over time, I developed a real passion for the environmental...

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