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Another year of positive progress towards a sustainable future

4 October 2024

Highlights from our third Annual Environmental Report, revealing the progress made in our Environmental Action Plan 2021-2026

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Bio-diversity net gain- new requirements for connections

21 February 2024

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Mandatory Government requirements for 10% Bio-diversity Net Gain (BNG) have now been implemented- as of the 12th of February for all planning applications in England and Wales for all developments subject to the Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA). This will often apply to both the build of new electricity transmission assets, as well as developer specific user assets, and must be considered as part of any project plans.

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New traffic-free section of Strawberry Line opens in North Somerset

15 November 2023

On Road Safety Week, we celebrated the opening of the new and safer “Sandford Link” section of the Strawberry Line.

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Hinkley Connection Project recycles to the beat of the cable drum

24 October 2023

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Donation saves 750kg of wood from going to waste.

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Barton Camp in Winscombe get tree planting boost

25 May 2023

National Grid plants new trees for young people to enjoy

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2,500 trees planted along Hinkley Connection route

3 May 2023

Hinkley Connection Team reach another planting milestone

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