News – Verna

11th February 2025

Nominations open for the 2025 Local Government Ecology Awards

The annual Awards, being run with the Association of Local Government Ecologists, celebrate the positive impact of ecologists in local government.

6th February 2025

Getting ready for statutory BNG reporting – advice for LPAs

Councils’ first Biodiversity Net Gain data reports need to be prepared this year. We share tips on how to collect and analyse the per-development data required.

10th January 2025

How to get the most from Mycelia at each stage of the planning process

Biodiversity Net Gain creates opportunities and risks for councils all the way from pre-app to statutory reporting. Here’s how Mycelia can help you at every stage.

26th November 2024

Why LPAs should monitor the majority of on-site BNG habitats

Deeming most on-site habitats as “significant” isn’t just better for local environments, it’s better for councils’ resourcing and budgets too.

9th October 2024

“We’re getting all the benefits of Mycelia, at zero cost to the council”

How Eastleigh Borough Council will use BNG monitoring fees to fully cover the cost of Mycelia.

9th October 2024

How to use monitoring fees to cover the cost of Mycelia

A step-by-step guide for LPAs to get the benefits of Mycelia at no cost.

2nd October 2024

“This is a time of great opportunity” – Monitoring fees and how they can benefit LPAs

How North Yorkshire Council used BNG monitoring fees to increase their ecology resources.

17th September 2024

“Mycelia does a lot of the hard work for you!” – Using Mycelia to support your pre-application service

How Swindon Borough Council uses Mycelia in pre-app meetings.

16th July 2024

Winners announced for the Local Government Ecology Awards

Ana Coxixo, Annabel Foskett and Joey Pickard have been recognised for their impactful work driving positive environmental outcomes across the country.

8th May 2024

Nominations open for the Local Government Ecology Awards

The Awards, being run with the Association of Local Government Ecologists, will celebrate the positive impact of ecologists in local government.

7th March 2024

Five ways to make validation of Biodiversity Net Gain applications work for you

RTPI publishes Verna article, sharing emerging best practice on how Local Planning Authorities are handling validation and BNG.

17th January 2024

What planners need to know about Biodiversity Net Gain

RTPI article gives tips from Verna and Birmingham City Council to help planners implement BNG.