David Dunlop
@lawt-d.bsky.social
Senior Conservation Officer for Policy & Advocacy at The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester, & North Merseyside. Repost does not necessarily imply support. Views my own, except when quoting others', and are not necessarily the views of my employer.
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Statement in full on Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Adq...
January 22, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Statement in full on Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Adq...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... "Holding elections this year means some ... will be folded into new unitary councils in 2027 or 2028, so councillors may only be in office for a year." Those in Greater Manchester & Liverpool City Region unaffected: only Pendle Borough to proceed in Lancashire County.
Twenty-nine English councils to delay elections, minister confirms
A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 2:18 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... "Holding elections this year means some ... will be folded into new unitary councils in 2027 or 2028, so councillors may only be in office for a year." Those in Greater Manchester & Liverpool City Region unaffected: only Pendle Borough to proceed in Lancashire County.
Mr Gwynne is MP for the Gorton & Denton constituency in Greater Manchester www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
MP expected to step down potentially paving way for Burnham's return
The Greater Manchester MP was suspended from Labour after reports he sent offensive messages in a WhatsApp Group
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Mr Gwynne is MP for the Gorton & Denton constituency in Greater Manchester www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Land Management Officer (West) at @gloswildlife.bsky.social
www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/jobs/land-ma...
www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/jobs/land-ma...
Land Management Officer (West) | Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Exciting opportunity for an ambitious person to make a real difference for nature! This role will work with the Land Manager (West) on the delivery of practical improvements for wildlife across GWT na...
www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Land Management Officer (West) at @gloswildlife.bsky.social
www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/jobs/land-ma...
www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/jobs/land-ma...
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Our session exploring the Government's Revised Environmental Improvement Plan has started.
Watch live: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Watch live: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're hearing evidence on the Government's Revised Environmental Improvement Plan.
Does it do enough to ensure the UK meets its legally binding environment and nature targets?
Read more:
committees.parliament.uk/event/26173/...
Does it do enough to ensure the UK meets its legally binding environment and nature targets?
Read more:
committees.parliament.uk/event/26173/...
January 21, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Our session exploring the Government's Revised Environmental Improvement Plan has started.
Watch live: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Watch live: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Successive governments keep failing to get a grip on increasing risks from inland & coastal flooding, crop-failures, water shortages, pollution, & poor mental & physical health as our natural environment continues to fragment & collapse around us.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Successive governments keep failing to get a grip on increasing risks from inland & coastal flooding, crop-failures, water shortages, pollution, & poor mental & physical health as our natural environment continues to fragment & collapse around us.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
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Everyone deserves clean water, now ‼️
The Water White Paper is out today with Government calling the proposals the “biggest overhaul in a generation”, but Wildlife and Countryside Link believe much more needs to be done.
🔗 Read our full statement here: www.wcl.org.uk/the-british-...
The Water White Paper is out today with Government calling the proposals the “biggest overhaul in a generation”, but Wildlife and Countryside Link believe much more needs to be done.
🔗 Read our full statement here: www.wcl.org.uk/the-british-...
January 20, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Everyone deserves clean water, now ‼️
The Water White Paper is out today with Government calling the proposals the “biggest overhaul in a generation”, but Wildlife and Countryside Link believe much more needs to be done.
🔗 Read our full statement here: www.wcl.org.uk/the-british-...
The Water White Paper is out today with Government calling the proposals the “biggest overhaul in a generation”, but Wildlife and Countryside Link believe much more needs to be done.
🔗 Read our full statement here: www.wcl.org.uk/the-british-...
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An across-government technical assessment published today recognises that "nature is the foundation of national security" and that "every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse". A rational response to this would be to get very serious about nature recovery.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.
www.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
An across-government technical assessment published today recognises that "nature is the foundation of national security" and that "every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse". A rational response to this would be to get very serious about nature recovery.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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We asked some of our amazing volunteers why oysters are so important for our ocean, and how restoring their populations can help our seas thrive once again 🌊
By donating just £9.72, you can help grow a dozen baby oysters to restore our shores 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
By donating just £9.72, you can help grow a dozen baby oysters to restore our shores 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
January 8, 2026 at 11:56 AM
We asked some of our amazing volunteers why oysters are so important for our ocean, and how restoring their populations can help our seas thrive once again 🌊
By donating just £9.72, you can help grow a dozen baby oysters to restore our shores 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
By donating just £9.72, you can help grow a dozen baby oysters to restore our shores 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
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⭐️An exciting opportunity for a fully funded PhD with BTO British Trust for Ornithology and Liverpool John Moores University, to study the population-level movement patterns of over-wintering #Curlew!⭐️
#ornithology #movementecology
#ornithology #movementecology
📢 We're looking for a PhD student to focus on habitat use of wintering Curlew in and around coastal SPAs. Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/CurlewPhD
The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years.
📆 Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology
The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years.
📆 Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology
January 20, 2026 at 10:48 AM
⭐️An exciting opportunity for a fully funded PhD with BTO British Trust for Ornithology and Liverpool John Moores University, to study the population-level movement patterns of over-wintering #Curlew!⭐️
#ornithology #movementecology
#ornithology #movementecology
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1/2 Curlew – wonderfully charismatic, desperately threatened and in need of urgent action if they are to remain part of our landscape. That’s why the launch of the UK Curlew Species Action Plan yesterday in the House of Lords is so important. #Ornithology #Curlew
January 20, 2026 at 12:20 PM
1/2 Curlew – wonderfully charismatic, desperately threatened and in need of urgent action if they are to remain part of our landscape. That’s why the launch of the UK Curlew Species Action Plan yesterday in the House of Lords is so important. #Ornithology #Curlew
'“Love the birds you’re with” is how I see it.' Hear, hear.
Start your day with this refreshing @theguardian.com country diary by @rsmythfreelance.bsky.social.
#countrydiary #naturewriting
#countrydiary #naturewriting
Country diary: I see 38 bird species in a day – but does it matter? | Richard Smyth
Swillington Ings, West Yorkshire: I’m counting, but not counting. The highlight, though, has to be those those gentleman thugs, the greater black-backed gulls
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM
'“Love the birds you’re with” is how I see it.' Hear, hear.
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Packham and Strachan to tell stories about wonder of winter wildlife
[ From BBC News NI ]
[ From BBC News NI ]
Packham and Strachan to tell stories about wonder of winter wildlife
BBC News - Northern Ireland
www.bbc.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Packham and Strachan to tell stories about wonder of winter wildlife
[ From BBC News NI ]
[ From BBC News NI ]
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The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced a revised timeline for the much-anticipated Mersey Tidal Power Project, pushing the target date for a Financial Investment Decision for construction from 2028 to 2030
Full story:
Full story:
Mersey Tidal timeline delayed two years as Liverpool seeks government support | New Civil Engineer
The delay reflects ongoing efforts to secure crucial government support and funding amidst the complexities of developing a tidal range barrage scheme
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January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced a revised timeline for the much-anticipated Mersey Tidal Power Project, pushing the target date for a Financial Investment Decision for construction from 2028 to 2030
Full story:
Full story:
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Tens of thousands of lives are being shortened in the UK by air pollution, according to the Environment Agency. What can the Government do to protect public health and the environment?
We’ve launched an inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/9561/ai...
We’ve launched an inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/9561/ai...
January 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Tens of thousands of lives are being shortened in the UK by air pollution, according to the Environment Agency. What can the Government do to protect public health and the environment?
We’ve launched an inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/9561/ai...
We’ve launched an inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/9561/ai...
"[UK] Government unveils biggest overhaul to [fresh]water [resource management in England] in a generation" - via
@ukgovcomms.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/n...
@ukgovcomms.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/n...
January 20, 2026 at 10:28 AM
"[UK] Government unveils biggest overhaul to [fresh]water [resource management in England] in a generation" - via
@ukgovcomms.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/n...
@ukgovcomms.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/n...
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We've published the Government's response to our report on flood resilience in England.
Read it here 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
Read it here 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
January 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
We've published the Government's response to our report on flood resilience in England.
Read it here 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
Read it here 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
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🎣 New post-Brexit stocktake
Has the Fisheries Act 2020 become a "flagship" for sustainability as intended, or a discretionary tool that lets ministers ignore scientific advice?
Five years after Brexit, structural gaps are emerging in how the UK manages its seas.
Read the full story ⤵️
Has the Fisheries Act 2020 become a "flagship" for sustainability as intended, or a discretionary tool that lets ministers ignore scientific advice?
Five years after Brexit, structural gaps are emerging in how the UK manages its seas.
Read the full story ⤵️
UK fisheries policy five years after Brexit
Our latest post-Brexit stocktake examines the shift from the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy to the UK’s domestic framework established by the Fisheries Act 2020. While the new legislation provides a coherent enabling framework, its operation has been uneven and characterised by significant implementation gaps.
Here, we explore how the discretionary nature of new sustainability duties and the slow delivery of Fisheries Management Plans are undermining the UK’s marine ambitions and outline the urgent steps needed to strengthen legal accountability, standardise monitoring and establish the UK as a credible, scientifically grounded coastal state.
buff.ly
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
🎣 New post-Brexit stocktake
Has the Fisheries Act 2020 become a "flagship" for sustainability as intended, or a discretionary tool that lets ministers ignore scientific advice?
Five years after Brexit, structural gaps are emerging in how the UK manages its seas.
Read the full story ⤵️
Has the Fisheries Act 2020 become a "flagship" for sustainability as intended, or a discretionary tool that lets ministers ignore scientific advice?
Five years after Brexit, structural gaps are emerging in how the UK manages its seas.
Read the full story ⤵️
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Are you planning to undertake a project in 2026 which involves collecting plant-related data?
Would you like <£1,000 towards your costs?
Apply for a #BSBIPlantStudyGrant!
Here's how:
bsbi.org/learn/grants...
Read how a #BSBIGrant helped Katherine research ancient meadows:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/01...
Would you like <£1,000 towards your costs?
Apply for a #BSBIPlantStudyGrant!
Here's how:
bsbi.org/learn/grants...
Read how a #BSBIGrant helped Katherine research ancient meadows:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/01...
January 19, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Are you planning to undertake a project in 2026 which involves collecting plant-related data?
Would you like <£1,000 towards your costs?
Apply for a #BSBIPlantStudyGrant!
Here's how:
bsbi.org/learn/grants...
Read how a #BSBIGrant helped Katherine research ancient meadows:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/01...
Would you like <£1,000 towards your costs?
Apply for a #BSBIPlantStudyGrant!
Here's how:
bsbi.org/learn/grants...
Read how a #BSBIGrant helped Katherine research ancient meadows:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/01...
"JERA Nex bp acquires cancelled 'Mona' offshore windfarm" [landfall in NE Wales]." "The company is not acquiring Mona's sister project, 'Morgan' [to have made landfall in #Lancashire],.., for reasons that were not provided."
Viability of linked 'Morecambe' unclear www.4coffshore.com/news/jera-ne...
Viability of linked 'Morecambe' unclear www.4coffshore.com/news/jera-ne...
JERA Nex bp acquires cancelled Mona offshore wind farm
Developer JERA Nex bp has acquired the cancelled Mona offshore wind project from EnBW after it failed to secure capacity in the UK's recent tender.
www.4coffshore.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:48 AM
"JERA Nex bp acquires cancelled 'Mona' offshore windfarm" [landfall in NE Wales]." "The company is not acquiring Mona's sister project, 'Morgan' [to have made landfall in #Lancashire],.., for reasons that were not provided."
Viability of linked 'Morecambe' unclear www.4coffshore.com/news/jera-ne...
Viability of linked 'Morecambe' unclear www.4coffshore.com/news/jera-ne...
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‘We thought they would ignore us’: how humans are changing the way raptors behave
‘We thought they would ignore us’: how humans are changing the way raptors behave
Experts call for tighter regulation as GPS tracking reveals how people’s behaviour affects the lives of some of the world’s largest birds
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:09 AM
‘We thought they would ignore us’: how humans are changing the way raptors behave