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We need more joined-up working between local and central Government

'Nutrient neutrality' regulations are well-meaning but the need to reduce our impact on the environment is best achieved through long-term planning, says Sheila Oxtoby.

As most of you will know, putting together a local plan is a mammoth exercise. It is a highly technical and specialised undertaking and needs to go through multiple layers of consultation to get it right.

Last month, many authorities – Great Yarmouth BC included – saw their best laid plans thrown up in the air, as Natural England declared that ‘nutrient neutrality' regulations now applied to part of our area.

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