AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeat & health: Yellow heat health alerts are in place across parts of the UK despite forecasts of rain, with UKHSA warning hot weather could strain health and social care and put vulnerable people at risk. Wildfire crisis: Police Scotland has declared a major incident as a Cairngorms wildfire rages into its tenth day, with evacuations around Nethy Bridge and roads closed. Toxic waste watch: The Environment Agency says it is “carefully considering” claims of toxic chemicals at a 25,000-tonne illegal dump in Bickershaw, after a fire last summer and new testing work. Water stress & access: Right to Roam says almost three-quarters of England’s riverbanks have no public access, calling for a promised access consultation and a right of responsible access. Policy reset for farming: Andy Burnham’s new cabinet includes Angela Eagle as environment secretary, with attention on whether existing farming plans and reviews will be carried forward. Local green action: Wales’ Manorbier Community Garden wins Green Flag recognition, highlighting community-led, pesticide-free growing and biodiversity. Tourism accessibility: Wales launches the £2m “Croeso i Bawb” grant to help tourism and hospitality businesses remove barriers for disabled visitors.
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