Open consultations from Defra

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  • Consultation on the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal Fisheries Management Plan Ymgynghoriad ar Gynllun rheoli pysgodfeydd arfaethedig ar gyfer rhywogaethau dyfnforol y Môr Celtaidd a Gorllewin Sianel Lloegr

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel demersal Fisheries Management Plan (FMP), its policies and measures. We are also seeking your views on the likely environmental effects of the FMP, as set out in the Environmental Report. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trosolwg Diben yr ymgynghoriad hwn yw ceisio eich safbwyntiau ar Gynllun rheoli pysgodfeydd (FMP)... More
    Closes 5 May 2026
  • Consultation on the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic Fisheries Management Plan Ymgynghoriad ar Gynllun Rheoli Pysgodfeydd arfaethedig pelagig y Môr Celtaidd a Gorllewin Sianel Lloegr

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic Fisheries Management Plan (FMP), its policies and meaures. We are also seeking your views on the likely environmental effects of the FMP, as set out in the Environmental Report. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trosolwg Diben yr ymgynghoriad hwn yw ceisio eich safbwyntiau ar Gynllun Rheoli Pysgodfeydd... More
    Closes 5 May 2026
  • Consultation on the proposed seabream Fisheries Management Plan

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the proposed seabream Fisheries Management Plan (FMP), its policies and measures. We are also seeking your views on the likely environmental effects of the FMP, as set out in the Environmental Report. More
    Closes 5 May 2026
  • Consultation on the proposed wrasses complex Fisheries Management Plan

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the proposed wrasses complex Fisheries Management Plan (FMP), its policies and measures. We are also seeking your views on the likely environmental effects of the FMP, as set out in the Environmental Report. More
    Closes 5 May 2026
  • Consultation on proposals for reform to the Packaging Waste Recycling Note (PRN) system

    The PRN/PERN system was introduced under the 1997 Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations as a way for producers to demonstrate that they have met their statutory recycling obligations each year, and to fund investment in recycling, by obtaining evidence notes. These evidence notes, called Packaging Waste Recycling Notes (PRNs) and Packaging Waste Export Recycling Notes (PERNs), are issued by accredited reprocessors or exporters for each tonne of eligible packaging... More
    Closes 5 May 2026
  • Consultation on potential amendments to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation 2026

    We are seeking your views on a number of proposed changes to Annex I of the assimilated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, including new additions to a list of substances that are prohibited from manufacture, use, and placing on the market in Great Britain. This consultation focuses on legislative proposals detailed in an accompanying draft Statutory Instrument (SI). Please refer to the draft SI when responding to the consultation questions. It is available... More
    Closes 13 May 2026
  • Consultation on UK Best Available Techniques for preventing or minimising impacts on the environment from industry

    This consultation invites feedback on the Best Available Techniques (BAT), interpretation guidance, BAT Associated Emission Limits (BAT-AELs) and Environmental Performance Levels (BAT-AEPLs) for four industry sectors: ferrous metals processing (forming) ferrous metals processing (galvanizing) textiles common waste gas management and treatment in the chemicals industry These standards were developed through a collaborative process by Technical Working Groups... More
    Closes 14 May 2026
  • Protecting wild birds: Consultation on Amending the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 which allows certain species of wild birds to be killed or taken outside of their close seasons

    This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to Part 1, Schedule 2 (2.1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (WCA). Schedule 2.1 sets out which wild bird species may be killed or taken outside the “close season”. The close season is the time of year when birds are protected to support breeding and migration, and it varies by species. Schedule 2.1 currently lists 19 species of wild birds in England and Wales and 23 species in Scotland, mainly ducks, geese and wading... More
    Closes 17 May 2026
  • Animal Health and Welfare Pathway: Mandatory Proposals

    Our vision for the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway We are consulting on proposals designed to introduce a new phase in the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway , facilitating collaboration between farmers and vets to enhance livestock health, welfare and biosecurity. Many farmers are already taking positive measures across these areas during the voluntary funded phase, and they are realising the benefits. From the conception of the Pathway, we have talked about transition from a... More
    Closes 18 May 2026
  • Consultation on the Fifth Round of the Climate Adaptation Reporting Power

    Section 62 of the CCA 2008 gives the Secretary of State the power to direct reporting organisations (those with functions of a public nature or statutory undertakers) to produce reports setting out: the current and future projected impacts of climate change on their organisation proposals for adapting to climate change an assessment of progress towards implementing the policies and proposals set out in previous reports. This is known as the... More
    Closes 20 May 2026
  • UK fertilisers: regulatory reform

    The United Kingdom (UK) government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive (referred to collectively as ‘all four governments’) have worked together to produce this consultation and call for evidence, which focuses on proposals to repeal existing fertilisers legislation and replace it with a new regulatory framework (the ‘UK Fertilising Product Regulations’ (“UK FPR”)) for placing fertilising products on the market in the UK. Reform of UK... More
    Closes 10 June 2026
  • Biodiversity Net Gain - considering a targeted exemption for residential brownfield development

    We want to know what you think about a possible exemption from Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for some brownfield residential development. Through this consultation, we are seeking views on whether an exemption is needed to better support residential development on some brownfield land, in line with the government’s brownfield‑first approach and wider proposals to accelerate housing delivery on well‑connected urban sites. The consultation is seeking views on... More
    Closes 10 June 2026
  • Consultation on Proposals to Prohibit Trail Hunting in England and Wales

    Trail hunting is an activity which has grown in popularity following the enactment of the Hunting Act in 2004 as an alternative to hunting wild mammals. It entails laying an animal-based scent trail for dogs to follow. This carries an inherent risk of the dogs picking up the scent of a live wild mammal and then pursuing it, instead of keeping to the laid trail. In addition, concerns persist that trail hunting can be used as a “smokescreen” to facilitate illegal hunting as it helps to... More
    Closes 18 June 2026
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