Lobby for a strong Marine Bill

Commercial fish stocks and marine biodiversity are in serious decline due to over-exploitation and poor management. Urgent action is required to arrest and reverse this decline. Highly protected marine reserves, where all extractive activity is prohibited, is the management tool which can rescue our seas!
The Government have announced their intention to publish a draft Marine Bill, around the end of March, with a view to putting it before parliament in the autumn. This bill provides a golden opportunity to do something before it is too late and the draft Bill is likely to include some measures to protect the marine environment. However, all the indications are that the proposed measures are likely to be far more limited than most experts believe are necessary. Help us lobby for a stronger bill. Contact mailto:[email protected]?subject=Marine%20Bill for further details

Harrogate Car Free Day
Following the massively successful first Harrogate Car Free Day in September 2008, where thousands in Harrogate choice not to use their cars, the group is spearheading the organising of the next day: Tuesday 22nd September. If you interested in getting involved then contact Neil Jameson, [email protected] or tel 07981 193788.

Plastic Bags
The group is supporting Harrogate's Action for the Environment (A4E) umbrella group in promoting the reduction in plastic bags in the town. For further information contact Malcolm at [email protected] or tel 07981 193788.

Tesco Development
Through A4E the group is opposing the proposed development of a new Tesco superstore at New Park, on the northern edge of Harrogate