Minister sets out scale of contact tracing operation
Testing and contact tracing will play a central role in unlocking the Coronavirus lockdown in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised.
Economy Minister announces re-opening plan for hotels and other tourist accommodation
Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced plans to allow hotels and other tourist accommodation to re-open from 20 July.
DAERA seeks views on future Further Education support and charging at CAFRE
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today launched a consultation document seeking the views of the public on how we support and fund Further Education at CAFRE.
Natural Assets Research & Innovation Platform and Agenda in Support of UK Business & Policy – Pledge Form
The Valuing Nature Programme has worked with business over the last 2 years, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council, to develop a Natural Assets Research and Innovation Agenda in Support of Business and Policy. This has involved:
Based on this work, the Valuing Nature Programme has submitted a Case to NERC, within the context of the NERC Call for Ideas for potential Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF) programmes, for an investment of £100m+ in a new Natural Assets Research & Innovation Platform and Agenda in Support of UK Business & Policy.
The idea is now under consideration by NERC, who may work it up to a potential bid to the SPF and/or consider other possible funding modes.
At this stage, we are seeking further support from the business community (and other organisations) through the following pledge form. Please sign this pledge form and help us by promoting signature by relevant business and other contacts in your network. You can view the list of signatories here.
Thank you.
Guy Duke, Business Champion
Peter Young, Chair Business Interest Group
Litter and rubbish concerns #dundeewestend
Over the weekend, I have had numerous concerns about a minority of people using our local parks in the lovely weather but leaving their rubbish behind them.
The photos below are just a few examples – from Lochee Park and Magdalen Green – and there were also examples on Balgay Hill.
I am grateful for the efforts of council environment staff over the weekend to clean this up and have reported concerns raised by residents.
Most people are sensible enough to use litter bins and tidy behind them and that’s the message residents would like everyone to take on board.
