Countryside Stewardship Released

SUSTAINABLE FARMING INCENTIVE

DEFRA have announced the release of the Sustainable Farming Incentive, which is Tier 1 of the new Environmental Land Management Scheme, introduced post-BREXIT. As it stands, agreements will run for a 3 year term, which is different to how BPS is currently handled and more similar to the Countryside Stewardship Agreement.  In 2022, the standards … Read more

HS2 Phase 2A

HS2 PHASE 2B UPDATE – INTEGRATED RAIL PLAN ANNOUNCEMENT

The long awaited integrated rail plan has been published today as part of the Governments £96 billion improvement programme in the North and Midlands. In relation to the North West there are 3 main updates: Confirmation that the High Speed Railway from Crewe to Manchester will continue The Golborne Spur will be reviewed As part … Read more

JONATHAN BELL APPOINTED ASSOCIATED DIRECTOR

Tony Rimmer, Director of Rostons, is pleased to announce that Jonathan Bell has been promoted to Associate Director with effect from 1st October 2021. Commenting on the appointment, Tony stated “This is a well deserved appointment following many years of hard work for Rostons by Jonathan and this reflects the reputation he is earning with … Read more

Compensation View

UNITED UTILITIES – VYRNWY AQUEDUCT – UPDATE

We are aware that United Utilities, the Agents and the Contractors, are in the early stages of preparing to carry out further works to the Vyrnwy Aqueduct water pipeline and will be requiring access to land during 2021 and 2022 to carry out initial surveys. In instances such as this, we would advise that you … Read more