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Hannah Bourne-Taylor

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Mar 17, 2025, 4:38:44 AM3/17/25
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Unfortunately the newly published NPPF is the same re swift bricks as it has been since 2019. Many people don't realise this so when they hear 'newly published' think that the Government has acted. They have not. So we need to keep informing our MPs that this guidance is ineffective and mandating swift bricks is feasible and urgently necessary. 
Thanks so much for contacting your MP! 


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Mike Priaulx <michael...@yahoo.com>: Mar 16 05:15PM

Hi all,
 
I'm passing on a request to:
 
"Spread the word through your networks and beyond about this studentship, which I believe is CRUCIAL to harmonising biodiversity and retrofit goals in our homes and neighbourhoods. This opportunity would suit someone with a background in areas like environmental management, environmental science, ecology, conservation, architecture or planning. It is fully funded.
 
Bringing Nature Home: reconciling climate mitigation and nature restoration goals in building retrofit to promote multi-species justice, with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and South Yorkshire Eco-Fit. at Sheffield Hallam University on FindAPhD.com
 
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/bringing-nature-home-reconciling-climate-mitigation-and-nature-restoration-goals-in-building-retrofit-to-promote-multi-species-justice-with-the-royal-society-for-the-protection-of-birds-rspb-and-south-yorkshire-eco-fit/?p183197 "
 
All the best,
Mike
 
 
 
Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group <huntlysw...@gmail.com>: Mar 16 03:55AM -0700

Very sad yet again. These people know nothing about nature recovery - not
a thing. I hope this gets the support it deserves - the support our
wildlife and future generations deserve.
Cally
 
Tony Croft <the.cro...@gmail.com>: Mar 16 07:31AM

Hi,
 
Just received this positive response from our local MP.
 
 
Dear Tony & Anne Croft,
 
Thank you for taking the time to write to me about swift conservation.
You are absolutely right that threatened species like swifts must be
protected. New homes being built do not have to be at odds with nature and
environmental goals – these seemingly separate missions can work together
in harmony. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have
added text to the National Planning Policy Framework to encourage the
incorporation of features to protect threatened species, including swifts.
Thank you for writing to me about this important matter.
 
You may be interested to know that I send a regular email update on my work
in the constituency and in Parliament, from the Labour Party mailing
system. If you would like to be included please *sign up here
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<https://labour.org.uk/privacy/privacy-notices/general-electorate-privacy-notice/>
.
 
Kind regards,
 
Dr. Jeevun Sandher MP
 
Best Regards
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Harriet Carty

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Hi all,

I was checking a church tower nest box and found these droppings in it. No other signs of nesting but we did see swifts prospecting around the tower last August.

Could they be swift?

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Subject: [SLN] Digest for swiftsloc...@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 3 topics
 
Mike Priaulx <michael...@yahoo.com>: Mar 16 05:15PM

Hi all,
 
I'm passing on a request to:
 
"Spread the word through your networks and beyond about this studentship, which I believe is CRUCIAL to harmonising biodiversity and retrofit goals in our homes and neighbourhoods. This opportunity would suit someone with a background in areas like environmental management, environmental science, ecology, conservation, architecture or planning. It is fully funded.
 
Bringing Nature Home: reconciling climate mitigation and nature restoration goals in building retrofit to promote multi-species justice, with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and South Yorkshire Eco-Fit. at Sheffield Hallam University on FindAPhD.com
 
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/bringing-nature-home-reconciling-climate-mitigation-and-nature-restoration-goals-in-building-retrofit-to-promote-multi-species-justice-with-the-royal-society-for-the-protection-of-birds-rspb-and-south-yorkshire-eco-fit/?p183197 "
 
All the best,
Mike
 
 
 
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Cally Smith Huntly & District Swift Group <huntlysw...@gmail.com>: Mar 16 03:55AM -0700

Very sad yet again. These people know nothing about nature recovery - not
a thing. I hope this gets the support it deserves - the support our
wildlife and future generations deserve.
Cally
 
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Tony Croft <the.cro...@gmail.com>: Mar 16 07:31AM

Hi,
 
Just received this positive response from our local MP.
 
 
Dear Tony & Anne Croft,
 
Thank you for taking the time to write to me about swift conservation.
You are absolutely right that threatened species like swifts must be
protected. New homes being built do not have to be at odds with nature and
environmental goals – these seemingly separate missions can work together
in harmony. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have
added text to the National Planning Policy Framework to encourage the
incorporation of features to protect threatened species, including swifts.
Thank you for writing to me about this important matter.
 
You may be interested to know that I send a regular email update on my work
in the constituency and in Parliament, from the Labour Party mailing
system. If you would like to be included please *sign up here
<https://jeevunsandher.mp/newsletter-sign-up/>*. Your email address will be
used in accordance with the Labour Party's Privacy Policy
<https://labour.org.uk/privacy/privacy-notices/general-electorate-privacy-notice/>
.
 
Kind regards,
 
Dr. Jeevun Sandher MP
 
Best Regards
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Dick Newell

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Mar 17, 2025, 3:52:27 PM3/17/25
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These look too small for a Swift, more likely a tit. I have been casting around trying to find a picture of Swift droppings. In this video clip there are 2 droppings. One near the entrance on the right and the other partly hidden in the bottom right, which the adult Swft eventually consumes. Both droppings are much bigger and fatter than your droppings.
Dick 

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