Consultation on more powers to tackle fly-tipping and litter across Notts
New measures to crack down on fly-tipping and waste crime could help to tackle concerns about rubbish and litter across the country, after the Government launched an eight-week consultation on making offenders take direct responsibility for their actions. Data from earlier this year showed that local authorities in England dealt with 1.26 million fly-tipping incidents […]
Labour Rural Research Group – Wildfire Response
Major fireworks review launched following concerns from Rushcliffe communities
James Naish, MP for Rushcliffe, has welcomed the launch of the biggest review of fireworks legislation in decades, following 100s of contacts by local residents about the impact of anti-social fireworks use across the constituency. Since being elected, James has been contacted by over 200 constituents who have shared experiences of fireworks being used irresponsibly, […]
Rushcliffe voices represented during Net Zero Week in Parliament
Communities and businesses across Rushcliffe have been represented as part of national discussions about how the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future can deliver benefits locally. Net Zero Week in Parliament (4th to 10th July 2026) provided an opportunity for MPs, businesses and industry associations to discuss practical solutions, innovations and the investment […]
Rushcliffe to see simpler recycling after years of confusion
Households across Rushcliffe and Nottinghamshire are set to benefit from the government’s new Simpler Recycling reforms, bringing long overdue clarity to waste collections and ending a confusing postcode lottery that residents have faced for years. Under the previous system, recycling collections varied widely between councils, often leaving residents unsure about what could be recycled and […]
RUSHCLIFFE MP RAISES SEWAGE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN PARLIAMENT
James Naish, MP for Rushcliffe, has raised the need to hold Severn Trent Water to account for delivering much-needed infrastructure upgrades across Rushcliffe. Welcoming the government’s ‘once-in-a-generation’ overhaul of the water system through a new Water White Paper published on Wednesday 21st January, the Rushcliffe MP spoke in parliament and said it was essential that […]
Rushcliffe MP welcomes the launch of the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation
Animals across Rushcliffe are set to benefit from the government’s new Animal Welfare Strategy, launched on Monday 22 December, which introduces the most ambitious reforms in a generation to protect pets, farmed animals and wildlife. The Strategy will bring an end to cruel practices such as puppy farming and the use of snares, while strengthening protections for animals and closing loopholes that have allowed poor welfare […]
Strengthen laws to ensure better protection for Britain’s wildlife, urge James Naish Rushcliffe MP and cross-party MPs in open letter to the Government
Charities Humane World for Animals and the RSPCA lead calls for a new Wildlife Act and release report showing urgent need for updated legislation James Naish, Labour MP for Rushcliffe, is frequently contacted by constituents who care about the welfare of animals and our wildlife. Reflecting these widespread public concerns, Naish is leading a cross-party […]
Statement on the planning and infrastructure bill
The points below were raised directly with me by local ecologists in person and in writing, so while they may not cover every point raised to me by local residents in advance of the debate on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, I hope you value the sentiment of what I was planning to speak about: […]
Read my speech on the climate and nature bill
Unfortunately I was unable to make this speech in the Commons. Please note I have submitted this. Thank you Mr. Speaker / Madam Deputy Speaker for inviting me to contribute early in thisimportant debate today given my other commitments away from this House this afternoon,and I refer members to my register of interests given my […]
