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Call for Evidence on a Proposed Landfill Tax Grant Scheme for the Remediation of Contaminated Land
The government is aware of instances in which the redevelopment, remediation, and / or protection of land affected by contamination or the consequences of previous development may be prevented by the cost of landfill, including the Landfill Tax. Landfill Tax has been highly effective since its implementation in diverting waste from landfill and underpinning the waste hierarchy by encouraging more sustainable waste management solutions. However, it is not intended that this tax should act... MoreOpened 21 July 2022 -
Yr arferion mewn contractau yn sector moch y Deyrnas Unedig
Mae'r sector moch wedi gweld heriau arwyddocaol yn ystod y blynyddoedd diwethaf. Cafodd gormodedd o foch, a gododd o ganlyniad i ostyngiad cyflym yn y galw am allforion yn Tsieina, a diffyg cigyddion medrus ar safleoedd prosesu, ei ddwysáu gan Covid-19 ac arweiniodd at ôl-groniad sylweddol o foch ar ffermydd. Mewn ymateb i'r heriau hyn, rhoddwyd amryw o fesurau allweddol ar waith. Yn y Deyrnas Unedig, lansiodd y llywodraeth gynllun fisas dros dro a ganiataodd i... MoreOpened 15 July 2022 -
Contractual Practice in the UK Pig Sector
The pig sector has seen significant challenges in recent years. An oversupply of pigs arising as a result of rapidly declining export demand by China, and the lack of skilled butchers in processing plants was compounded by the outbreak of Covid-19 and led to a significant backlog of pigs on farms. Various key measures were put in place in response to these challenges. In the UK, the government launched a temporary visa scheme allowing up to 800 skilled butchers to enter the UK for a... MoreOpened 15 July 2022 -
Consultation on charging fees for applications for exemptions to the Restrictions of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regime
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (RoHS Regulations) restricts the use of 10 hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) with a view to contributing to the protection of human health and the environment, including the sound recovery and disposal of waste. Industry can apply for exemptions to allow the supply of products using one or more of the restricted substances above the... MoreOpened 15 July 2022 -
Open access restriction at Holme Bird Observatory (case number 2005040189)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 11 July 2022 -
Consultation on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs)
The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the proposals to designate a number of candidate Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in English waters. HPMAs are areas of the sea that allow the protection and full recovery of marine ecosystems. HPMAs are defined in the Benyon review and government response as “areas of the sea that allow the protection and recovery of marine ecosystems by prohibiting extractive, destructive and depositional uses and allowing only... MoreOpened 6 July 2022 -
Consultation on Extending the UK REACH Submission Deadlines
We would like to know what you think about our proposed measure to extend the current UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations. The UK REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulation [1] is one of the main pieces of legislation for the regulation of chemicals in Great Britain. It established the UK REACH regime (UK REACH), which regulates the use of substances in Great Britain as EU... MoreOpened 5 July 2022 -
Open access restriction at Dunwich Heath (case number 2007020106)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 4 July 2022 -
Open access restriction at Walberswick Common, Tinkers Walk & East Sheeps Walk, Newdelight Walks (case number 2007020109)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 4 July 2022 -
Open access restriction at Brick Kiln Walks (case number 2007020104)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 4 July 2022 -
Open access restriction at Westleton Heath (case number 2007020105)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 4 July 2022 -
Consultation on Managing Quota in 2023 and Beyond
The UK is now an independent coastal state with rights and duties under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to control and manage the resources in our waters. We have the left the EU and the common fisheries policy and, over the coming years, we will reform how we manage our fisheries. This includes the freedom to negotiate with the EU and other coastal states for a fairer share of fishing opportunities. We have previously committed to explore new methodologies for... MoreOpened 27 June 2022 -
Consultation on improved reporting of food waste by large food businesses in England
Seeking views on different options to improve food waste reporting by large food businesses in England. MoreOpened 13 June 2022 -
Seeking views on possible changes to public sector food and catering policy.
Government is adopting an ambitious and transformational approach to public sector food and catering. We are determined to use public sector purchasing power to ensure positive change in the food system. Our vision is that public sector food and catering is an exemplar to wider society in delivering positive health, animal welfare, environmental and socio-economic impacts. We have developed a set of proposed changes to public sector food and catering policy, including the... MoreOpened 13 June 2022 -
Consultation on the Principles of Marine Net Gain
The Government’s response to the 2018 terrestrial Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) consultation confirmed the intention to develop and consult on an appropriate regime for the marine environment which builds on commitments in Defra’s 25 Year Environment Plan. Broadly speaking, marine net gain aims to put the marine environment into recovery. It will do so by requiring that all in-scope developments leave the environment in a better state than before, and thereby firmly embed... MoreOpened 7 June 2022 -
Review of statutory directions on the Portland to Lulworth (Weymouth Bay) stretch of the England Coast Path (case number 2012056403, 2012056425, 2012056426, 2012056427 and 2012056430)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to... MoreOpened 24 May 2022 -
Call for evidence – MMO assessment of fishing activity impacts in marine protected areas – Stage 2
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking additional evidence and views on our draft MPA fisheries assessment of the impacts of fishing using bottom towed gear on certain designated features of 13 marine protected areas (MPAs). MMO manages activities in the 230,000 square kilometres of seas around England. We are responsible for assessing the impacts of fishing on designated features of MPAs and, if required, developing byelaws or other management measures to further MPA... MoreOpened 14 May 2022 -
Consultation on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations - Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS) Balancing System Review 2022
The 2013 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations (‘the WEEE Regulations’) ensure that producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) finance the cost of collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of that equipment when it becomes WEEE in specified circumstances. Amendments to the WEEE Regulations that entered into force in 2019 require producer compliance schemes (PCSs) to join the Government approved PCS Balancing System (PBS).... MoreOpened 5 May 2022 -
Consultation on preventing charges for DIY waste at household waste recycling centres and call for evidence on booking systems at household waste recycling centres
Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) play an important role in helping people manage the waste they produce in a convenient and sustainable way. They play a key role in supporting kerbside collections and in boosting recycling. They need to be accessible to all residents – both in when they are available, and by not charging fees some may be unable to afford. Government believes householders should not be charged to dispose of DIY waste. We are proposing changes to allow... MoreOpened 11 April 2022 -
Improvements to Equine Identification and Traceability in England
The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the UK Government's proposals for improving the equine identification and traceability regime in England. Resulting changes made will ensure the system better supports the Government's priorities of animal health and welfare, and protecting public health. MoreOpened 5 April 2022 -
Consultation on the Government’s Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Plan
Storm overflows are safety valves built into the combined sewer system to discharge excess sewage to rivers, lakes, or the sea when rainfall exceeds capacity. This protects properties from flooding and prevents sewage backing up into streets and homes during heavy storm events. A growing population, an increase in hard surfaces and more frequent and heavier storms because of climate change have increased pressure on the system, bringing the frequency of discharges to an unacceptable... MoreOpened 31 March 2022 -
Consultation on Designation of National Highways as a "Relevant Public Authority"
This consultation is being carried out to seek your views on the proposal to designate National Highways as a relevant public authority. It also seeks your views on our assessment of costs and burdens and our proposed statutory guidance setting out how local authorities and National Highways should work together within the Local Air Quality Management Framework in England. MoreOpened 28 March 2022 -
Consultation on the review of the Local Air Quality Management Policy Guidance
This consultation is being carried out to seek views on the planned revision to the statutory Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) Policy Guidance. This guidance relates to Local Authority action on air quality and applies to Local Authorities in England only (excluding those in London). The LAQM statutory guidance sets out what local authorities should do and the legal duties with which they must comply under Part IV of the Environment Act 1995, to improve local air quality. The... MoreOpened 28 March 2022 -
Consultation on Reforms to the Packaging Waste Recycling Note (PRN) and Packaging Waste Export Recycling Note (PERN) System and Operator Approval
The Government Response to the 2021 consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) outlined our decision to retain the PRN/PERN system as an interim solution for managing payments for non-household packaging waste. This system was originally 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, by obtaining evidence notes. These evidence... MoreOpened 26 March 2022 -
Collecting suggestions for items that improve farm animal health and welfare
We are seeking your input on the small grants offered as part of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway! We have recently published an update which sets out each part of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway. Through co-design with industry bodies, farmers, vets, welfare organisations and academics, we have determined an initial set of priorities for each livestock sector that reflect some of the very best opportunities for improving animal health and welfare. We are now... MoreOpened 26 March 2022 -
Consultation on cat and dog microchipping legislation in England
We are seeking your views on potential changes to microchipping legislation. This covers both the new mandatory cat microchipping requirements, as well as improvements to the current dog microchipping system so they work as effectively as possible in reuniting pets with their owners. The Government has extended the consultation on Dog and Cat microchipping in England by three days, to ensure the widest possible range of views are taken into account. The consultation will now close... MoreOpened 22 March 2022 -
2030 Strategic Framework for International Climate and Nature Action
The UK's 2030 Strategic Framework on International Climate and Nature Action will define the UK Government’s vision for our long-term role in the world tackling climate change and biodiversity loss. The 2030 Strategic Framework seeks to take an integrated approach to climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience, and the protection, conservation and restoration of nature. MoreOpened 21 March 2022 -
Open access restriction at Silence Mine (case number 2018088745)
The Peak District National Park Authority is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the... MoreOpened 18 March 2022 -
Open Access Restriction at Dings Rigg (case number 2022039551)
The Forestry Commission is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the... MoreOpened 16 March 2022 -
Consultation on environmental targets
The evidence reports and impact assessments to accompany the consultation have been published. These can be found below (see ‘related’ section). If you have already responded to the consultation and want to provide an additional response, please use the same email address that you used in your first response. This will help in our consultation analysis. Evidence on the biodiversity was updated on 04/05/22 to correct uptake scenario levels for birds... MoreOpened 16 March 2022
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