Committees

Urban Green Spaces

Inquiry

The number of people who live in urban areas in the UK is expected to increase over the next decade, while the total provision of green spaces is expected to substantially decline, as infrastructure increases to meet the needs of a growing population.

The EFRA Committee's inquiry will focus on the ecological, environmental and human benefits of green space, and will explore the most effective solutions to making cities greener and nature rich.   

Read the call for evidence here

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The deadline for submissions was Friday 20 October 2023.

Reports, special reports and government responses

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Correspondence

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Correspondence from Rebecca Pow MP, Minister for Nature, regarding the Committee's letter on its Urban Green Spaces inquiry, dated 18 April 2024
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Correspondence to the Secretary of State regarding the Committee's Urban Green Spaces inquiry, dated 14 March 2024
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Oral evidence transcripts

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30 January 2024
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Witnesses Alan Law (Deputy Chief Executive at Natural England), and Ellie Robinson (Head of Urban Green Space at National Trust)
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30 January 2024
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Witnesses Mo Baines (Chief Executive at Association for Public Service Excellence), Liz Stuffins (Chair, Midlands Park Forum and Public Health Development Manager at Walsall Council), and Chris Avent (Green Estate Manager at Plymouth Council)
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5 December 2023
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Witnesses The University of Edinburgh, Groundwork, and Dr Elaine Mulcahy (Dr Elaine Mulcahy, Director and Director at UK Health Alliance on Climate Change)
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Written evidence

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Fields in Trust (UGS0085)
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The Woodland Trust (UGS0084)
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National Academy for Social Prescribing (UGS0079)
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