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Consultation on Amendments to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 as applied to Groundwater Activities and related Surface Water Discharge Activities
We plan to make some changes to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 as they apply to groundwater activities and some related surface water discharge activities. This consultation seeks your views on the proposed changes. MoreOpened 29 September 2021 -
A Plant Biosecurity Strategy for Great Britain
This consultation has been launched by the governments of England, Scotland and Wales to inform Great Britain’s (GB) approach to plant biosecurity over the next five years. Your response will help inform the new GB Plant Biosecurity Strategy that will be published in 2022. MoreOpened 21 September 2021 -
Open access restriction at Ludham and Potter Heigham Marshes NNR (case number 2016088212) 2
The Broads 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 right to... MoreOpened 20 September 2021 -
Consultation on amendments to the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This online survey is asking for views on a proposed restriction on the use of four phthalates in the manufacture of medical devices and monitoring and control equipment. This restriction is in the interests of public health and environmental protection. These substances have long been of concern. When they are used in electrical and electronic equipment they can have a negative impact on effective recycling, human health and the environment during waste operations. MoreOpened 14 September 2021 -
Call for Evidence - Labelling for Animal Welfare
One of the first things I did as a minister was to take the Agriculture Bill through Parliament. Now the Agriculture Act 2020, it has given us the legislative framework to set the basis for future farming policy. We will support farmers to improve the environment, increase animal health and welfare, and reduce carbon emissions – while of course producing high-quality, delicious food. As a nation we care enormously about animal welfare and increasingly about environmental standards.... MoreOpened 13 September 2021 -
Consultation on proposed changes to UK Wine Legislation
This consultation seeks your views on three issues. First, on the Government’s proposals to remove the requirement for wine imported to Great Britain to be accompanied by a VI-1 certificate. Second, on proposed c hanges to the Food (Lot Marking) Regulations 1996 to ensure the UK complies with obligations under the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement. Third, on providing a transitional period to allow the EU industry time to adjust to new UK... MoreOpened 9 September 2021 -
UK Marine Strategy Part Three: Programme of Measures
Defra, the Northern Ireland Executive, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government are seeking views on the updated programme of measures for the UK’s seas for each of the UK Marine Strategy descriptors. The UK Marine Strategy Regulations 2010 require the UK to take the necessary measures to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) through the development of a UK Marine Strategy. This consultation sets out our proposals for updating the UK Marine Strategy Part Three,... MoreOpened 6 September 2021 -
Open access restriction at Wayside Farm (Lower Horseshoes) case number 2006100011
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 2 September 2021 -
Open access restriction at Chawley Manor (case numbers 2012026254, 2006070033 and 2006040177)
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 2 September 2021 -
Consultation on approach to beaver reintroduction and management in England
We are seeking your views on our proposed approach to further reintroductions of beavers in England and the management of the species in the wild. The consultation sets out our proposed approach, including in relation to future releases into the wild, current and future releases into enclosures and existing wild-living beavers. We also want to know what management and support you think should be available to those managing beavers. The consultation will run for 12 weeks... MoreOpened 25 August 2021 -
Open access restriction at Wood End Hubberholme (case number 2004120016)
The Yorkshire Dales 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 23 August 2021 -
Open access restriction at Grassington Moor (case number 2004120076)
The Yorkshire Dales 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 23 August 2021 -
Open access restriction at Quarry Wood (case number 2005010080)
The Yorkshire Dales 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 23 August 2021 -
Enforcement of the Ivory Act 2018
In 2018 the Government introduced legislation that would ban commercial dealing in elephant ivory in the UK. The resulting Ivory Act 2018 (hereafter “the Act”) received Royal Assent on 20 December 2018. It supports the Government’s objective of protecting elephants for future generations by banning sales of ivory that could contribute either directly or indirectly to poaching. Establishing one of the toughest ivory bans in the world will send a clear message globally that UK does not... MoreOpened 23 August 2021 -
Commercial and Non-Commercial Movements of Pets into Great Britain
We are seeking your views on the government’s proposed changes to the rules governing the commercial and non-commercial movement of pets (dogs, cats and ferrets) into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) This does not include Northern Ireland. This is a joint consultation being issued by Defra on behalf of the UK Government, the Welsh Government, and the Scottish Government. A Welsh version of the consultation document can be found at the bottom of this page. Mae... MoreOpened 21 August 2021 -
Local Nature Recovery Strategies: how to prepare and what to include
Executive summary Local Nature Recovery Strategies are a new, England-wide system of spatial strategies that will establish priorities and map proposals for specific actions to drive nature’s recovery and provide wider environmental benefits. The requirement for there to be Local Nature Recovery Strategies, what they are and how they should generally work will be established by the Environment Bill once it completes its current passage through Parliament. The area... MoreOpened 10 August 2021 -
Consultation on amending the Civil Procedure Rules to establish environmental review
We are inviting your views on amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) which will be required to establish environmental review in the High Court. Environmental review will be the bespoke litigation mechanism for the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) and is provided for in the Environment Bill currently before Parliament. In this consultation, we welcome views from stakeholders and interested parties on the provision which should be made in the CPR in relation to... MoreOpened 26 July 2021 -
Government's strategic priorities for Ofwat
We are seeking your views on a new strategic policy statement (SPS) for Ofwat, which sets out the government’s strategic priorities for Ofwat’s regulation of the water sector in England. In accordance with Section 2A of the Water Industry Act 1991 (as amended), the Secretary of State can set out strategic priorities and objectives for Ofwat. Ofwat must carry out its functions in accordance with this statement. The new SPS has been drafted to have regard to Ofwat’s... MoreOpened 22 July 2021 -
MPA compensation guidance consultation
This consultation seeks views on the Best practice guidance for developing compensatory measures in relation to Marine Protected Areas, a future approach to strategic compensation, and how net gain and compensation can work together to deliver the best outcomes for the marine environment. The government has developed this guidance as a framework to enable developers to consider how to reduce and mitigate impacts on the marine environment within MPAs and, where this isn’t... MoreOpened 22 July 2021 -
Latent capacity in the over 10m scallop and shellfish fleet
We are now an independent coastal State. We are committed to developing a world-class fisheries management system. It will embrace sustainable fishing and support a diverse, profitable and sustainable fleet which serves the needs of coastal communities and the UK economy. One of our priorities in this ambitious agenda is to improve how we manage non-quota stocks such as shellfish, whelks, cuttlefish etc. We want these profitable but data-poor stocks to be healthy and... MoreOpened 19 July 2021 -
Management of Under 15m Scallop Fleet
We are now an independent coastal State. We are committed to developing a world-class fisheries management system. It will embrace sustainable fishing and support a diverse, profitable and sustainable fleet which serves the needs of coastal communities and the UK economy. One of our priorities in this ambitious agenda is to improve how we manage non-quota stocks such as shellfish, whelks, cuttlefish etc. We want these profitable but data-poor stocks to be healthy and... MoreOpened 19 July 2021 -
Consultation on extending the Ivory Act to other species
We are launching this consultation to seek your views on whether the Government should bring forward legislation to extend the ban on the commercial dealing of elephant ivory in the UK to other ivory bearing species (non-elephant ivory). In the 25 Year Environment Plan, the UK government committed to providing international leadership in protecting and improving international biodiversity and undertaking action to protect endangered species. The UK is a world leader in animal... MoreOpened 17 July 2021 -
Fisheries: UK Celtic Sea Nephrops-directed fisheries technical measures
The government’s objectives in the Celtic Sea mixed fishery are to improve selectivity in the fishery as a whole, help enable depleted stocks such as cod and whiting to recover, and to enable the continuation of a sustainable fishery. Following engagement with industry, the UK developed a package of technical measures for otter trawl and bottom seine vessels in UK waters. These measures are expected to be introduced on 5 September 2021 ( MMO 2020 New Fisheries Technical Measures ) . ... MoreOpened 16 July 2021 -
Open Access Restriction at Blind Sike (case number 2021069441)
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 12 July 2021 -
Open access restriction at Red Carle Allotment (case number 2021079446)
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 the relevant... MoreOpened 7 July 2021 -
Open access restriction at Rotherhope North & South (case number 2021079447)
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 the relevant... MoreOpened 7 July 2021 -
Open access restriction at West Allotment Langdon (case number 2021079448)
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 the relevant... MoreOpened 7 July 2021 -
Open access restriction at Atkinsons Peat Moss (case number 2021059430)
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 the relevant... MoreOpened 7 July 2021 -
Open access restriction at Teesdale Allotments (case number 2010075582)
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 the relevant... MoreOpened 7 July 2021 -
Open access restriction at Widdybank Fell (case number 2005090267)
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 the relevant... MoreOpened 7 July 2021
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