Environmental policy funding
19 items
2 sources
Withdrawal or reduction of government funding for long-term environmental data collection and inadequate funding for environmental land management schemes.
Cross-Source Insight
Environmental policy funding has been flagged across 2 independent accountability sources:
11 inquiry recs
8 PFD reports
This issue has been identified by multiple independent accountability bodies, suggesting it is a recurring systemic concern.
Inquiry Recommendations (11)
FLIX-212 — Alert industry to nitrate stress corrosion risk from contaminated cooling water
Recommendation: The cracked Reactor R2525 initiated the sequence of events which led to disaster. Examination of the crack by expert metallurgists showed that the crack had been caused by nitrate stress corrosion. This corrosion was created because nitrate treated cooling water …
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FLIX-213 — Alert industry to risks of zinc-coated components in chemical plants
Recommendation: Since many chemical plants contain zinc coated components, eg galvanised wire and walkways, it is important that the attention of industry should be drawn to these matters.
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FLIX-214 — Inform industry about rapid creep cavitation fractures in stainless steel
Recommendation: Creep cavitation fractures in stainless steel have been known for some time but previously it had not been generally known that these could, under appropriate conditions of stress and temperature be produced in a relatively short time. Such a fracture …
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FLIX-216 — Install fire and explosion-proof recording devices for vital plant information
Recommendation: It is recommended that consideration be given to installing devices or systems for recording vital plant information in a form which would survive the effects of fire or explosion. An example of such a device is the “black-box” used in …
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FLIX-221 — Devise scheme for HSE to advise planning authorities on plant safety
Recommendation: A scheme for co-ordination between the planning authorities and the Health and Safety Executive should be devised so that the planning authorities may be advised on the safety problems involved in any proposed plant before planning permission is granted.
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FLIX-223 — Review regulations for licensing and storage of highly flammable liquids
Recommendation: We have pointed out in Paragraph 194 (c) above that the present situation regarding the licensing and storage of highly flammable liquids is unsatisfactory. We recommend review of the existing regulations.
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FLIX-224 — Urgently investigate crack propagation and corrosion protection for clad steel vessels
Recommendation: The question of crack propagation and detection in internally clad mild steel vessels and their protection from corrosion on the outside should be investigated as a matter of urgency.
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MAI-143 — Consistent and sufficient LRF funding
Recommendation: The Home Office should consider how local resilience forums are to be funded consistently and sufficiently to enable them to do their important work.
Gov response: The Home Secretary made a written statement to Parliament on 3 November 2022 following publication of Volume 2, acknowledging the findings on emergency response failures and stating the government would work with emergency services to …
Accepted
In progress
MAI-148 — LRF staffing and resources
Recommendation: The Home Office should consider, together with local resilience forums, how they are to have sufficient staff and resources to enable them to function effectively.
Gov response: The Home Secretary made a written statement to Parliament on 3 November 2022 following publication of Volume 2, acknowledging the findings on emergency response failures and stating the government would work with emergency services to …
Accepted
In progress
MAI-156 — Ambulance Liaison Officer resourcing
Recommendation: The Home Office, the Department of Health and Social Care and the National Ambulance Resilience Unit should consider how to ensure that the role of an Ambulance Liaison Officer is properly resourced and also whether venue operators should fund the …
Gov response: The Home Secretary made a written statement to Parliament on 3 November 2022 following publication of Volume 2, acknowledging the findings on emergency response failures and stating the government would work with emergency services to …
Accepted
In progress
MAI-159 — Consider funding arrangements for police services
Recommendation: The Inquiry heard evidence that the impact of public funding cuts fell disproportionately hard on metropolitan police services, such as Greater Manchester Police, compared with non-metropolitan services. In the event that public funding cuts are in the future considered necessary …
Gov response: The Home Secretary made a written statement to Parliament on 3 November 2022 following publication of Volume 2, acknowledging the findings on emergency response failures and stating the government would work with emergency services to …
Accepted
Delivered
PFD Reports (8)
Nigel Sweet
Concerns: A dangerous stretch of the A38 with a high collision rate lacks funding for a proposed average speed camera safety scheme.
Responded
Kaius Tutt
Concerns: Faded road markings and visibility issues at a roundabout create hazardous conditions. A recommendation to remove a dangerous downhill overtaking section lacks funding for implementation.
Responded
Michael Holmes
Concerns: The current layout of public footpaths through fields with cattle, particularly cows with calves, creates an unacceptable risk of trampling incidents, exacerbated by a lack of clear regulations for dogs on leads.
Overdue
Ella Kissi-Debrah
Concerns: National air pollution limits exceed WHO guidelines, and there is low public awareness of pollution levels. Medical professionals also fail to adequately communicate the adverse health effects of air pollution.
Responded
James McLaren
Concerns: Inadequate securing of commercial and communal bins, including unsecured lids and easily opened locks, increases the risk of people sheltering inside and potentially becoming trapped.
Responded
Harold Davies
Concerns: A junction has a history of multiple fatalities, but proposed remedial safety works lack funding and commencement dates. There are also concerns about the national speed limit on the approach and insufficient warning signs.
Responded
John Darling
Concerns: An unguarded platform edge at a cafe, coupled with a slight incline, presents a serious fall hazard for patrons, particularly vulnerable individuals, which planning authorities failed to mitigate.
Overdue
Komba Kpakiwa
Concerns: The pool had an inherently dangerous profile with inadequate risk assessments, no lifeguards, ineffective supervision (unmonitored CCTV), unclear signage, and untrained staff in aquatic rescue.
Overdue