The most important thing you can do this month
The government’s review of game shooting closes on 1 November. One email is all it takes. If you haven’t sent yours yet, today is the day to act, says Conor O’Gorman.
BASC calls on United Utilities board to review shooting ban
BASC has written individually to each of United Utilities’ board members, calling on them to fulfil their duty to “challenge constructively the executive directors”, following the chief executive’s decision to end all shoot leases on its land.
BASC has implored board members to use their powers to call for a review of the decision, which was not evidence-based or consulted on.
Dr Conor O’Gorman, BASC’s head of policy and campaigns, said: “The decision was made with no prior consultation with lease holders and with no evidence to justify it. Questions need to be answered at the next United Utilities board meeting on how this decision was allowed to be passed.
“United Utilities’ responsibility is to provide water and sewage services to its customers, not to play countryside politics. The board members need to hold its chief executive, Louise Beardmore, to account.
“Feelings are running high and reputational damage is only growing, it is the responsibility of the board members to ensure the company is being run in the correct manner.
“BASC will continue to push for mediation on this important issue.”
Share
BASC request to extend game shooting review rejected
Defra has rejected BASC’s request for more time to respond to its call for evidence on game shooting, leaving participants fewer than three weeks to make their voices heard.
The one conversation that matters this season
BASC’s Gareth Dockerty discusses the social connections we make in the field and asks you to fight for the future of game shooting.