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Register for the APPGCW Environment Bill webinar

8 Dec 2020

The webinar takes place this Friday will explore how cycling and walking will be key elements in securing the aims of the Environment Bill.
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The ACT and other IRC members meet with under-secretary of state Paul Scully MP to discuss the future on independent retail

7 Dec 2020

The meeting topics evaluated any lessons that we have so far learned from national lockdowns and ways in which we can move forward from this using government support.
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Indie Retail partners with The Behaviours Agency to create free posters encouraging shoppers to wear face coverings in stores

2 Dec 2020

A refreshed suite of posters developed to support retailers in encouraging shoppers to wear face coverings using behavioural science techniques. The posters are available free of charge for... Read more…

Three local bike shops commended in Best Small Shops competition 2020!

2 Dec 2020

Independent bicycle retailers in Bradford, Ipswitch and York have all been commended in this year's search for the Best Small Shop of 2020!
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Pablo Escobar's brother sues Europe's most valuable fintech company for millions

27 Nov 2020

Recent events have once again highlighted the growing concerns centred on the UK's growing use of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services.
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Worcester home and gift shop named as Britain's Best Small Shop of 2020

26 Nov 2020

A family run, independent, home and gift shop in Worcester has been named as Britain's Best Small Shop of 2020.
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Government Spending Review: The most relevant Spending Review policies to independent retailers

25 Nov 2020

The Chancellor presented his Spending Review to Parliament today settingout the Government's departmental spending plans for the year ahead andresponse to Coronavirus (Covid-19).
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IRC seeks extension to retailer eviction protection in Westminster Hall Debate

19 Nov 2020

IRC member enters debate to seek an extension to the moratorium onevictions within the Coronavirus Act 2020. Can you help us... Read more…

Indie Retail UK partners with TraffikFlo to help independent retailers manage social distancing

19 Nov 2020

Indie Retail are delighted to announce a partnership between themselves and the app-controlled window display sign TraffikFlo, enabling more shops to simply and effectively manage social... Read more…

BA Issues Open Letter Calling on Government to Reclassify Bookshops as Essential Retailers

10 Nov 2020

The Booksellers Association (BA) has today written to key government Ministers and selected Lords letter calling on the Government to classify bookshops as essential retailers therefore... Read more…

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Register for the APPGCW Environment Bill webinar

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (APPGCW) have an upcoming webinar in regard to the Environment Bill, in association with Landor Links.

The APPGCW comprises of a collection of MP's, peers and associate members, whose vision is to get more people cycling and walking in the UK, more often.

The Environment Bill is currently moving through Parliament and is shortly to move the Report stage.

The Bill's stated aims are to:

  • build a fairer, greener, more resilient future
  • create a new and ambitious domestic framework for environmental governance
  • provide commitments to secure improvement on air quality, natural environment and biodiversity, water and resource efficiency

Active travel brings many obvious benefits to the environment and is a vital component of the transport decarbonisation solution.

This webinar will explore how cycling and walking will be key elements in securing the aims of the Environment Bill.

Speakers include:

Dr William Bird MBE, Founder, Intelligent Health
Charles Johnston, Executive Director with responsibility for Active Travel, Sport England
Roger Geffen, Policy Director, Cycling UK

All ACT members are invited to join in on the APPGCW webinars to learn more about each issue. Please contact the ACT if you would like to join in on the above webinar and we will pass along the the login details.

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