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Open access restriction at Sunderland marina (case number 2013076871)
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... MoreOpened 28 January 2019 -
Down Farm SSSI
Down Farm is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is notified 7 February 2019 for its nationally important species-rich lowland meadow grassland and assemblage of grassland fungi and is an outstanding example of traditionally managed hay meadows. Down Farm is located west Dorset near the market town of Beaminster and covers an area of 8.09 ha. You can submit your views via an online survey, by email or post. Before you submit your views, we recommend you read more about the... MoreOpened 7 February 2019 -
The Leasowes SSSI
The Leasowes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is located in Dudley in the West Midlands, and is notified on 7 February 2019 for its nationally important assemblage of grassland fungi and species-rich neutral grasslands. The SSSI also encompasses the site’s diverse mosaic of semi-natural habitats, including woodland, wood pasture and high value scrub. You can submit your views via an online survey, by email or post. Before you submit your views, we recommend you read more about... MoreOpened 7 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at Drove Rigg (case number 2019018784)
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... MoreOpened 12 February 2019 -
Open Access Restriction at Beacon Hill (case number 2019018804)
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... MoreOpened 13 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at White Side (case number 2018118768)
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... MoreOpened 14 February 2019 -
National Air Pollution Control Programme consultation
Under the National Emissions Ceiling Directive and the transposing domestic legislation The National Emissions Ceiling Regulations (2018) the Secretary of State is required to prepare and publish a UK National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP) by 1 st April 2019. S ubject to EU Exit negotiations the NAPCP must also be submitted to the EU Commission on this date. This consultation seeks views on the draft NAPCP and the use of the estimates of abatement associated... MoreOpened 14 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at Bloodybush Road - Lewisburn (case number 2019018800)
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... MoreOpened 14 February 2019 -
Consultation on Consistency in Household and Business Recycling Collections in England
The Government supports comprehensive and frequent rubbish and recycling collections. We have seen household recycling rates in England increase significantly from 11% in 2001 to 45.2% in 2017. However, in recent years, progress has been slower and rates have remained at around 44/45%. While many local authorities continue to make improvements and introduce new services some have seen a drop in recycling rates and do not collect the full range of materials that can be recycled or do not... MoreOpened 18 February 2019 -
Plastic Packaging Tax (high-level consultation)
Single-use plastic waste is a pressing global environmental problem. It often does not decompose and can last centuries in landfill, or else ends up littering the streets or polluting the natural environment. Last year, the government ran a call for evidence on using the tax system or charges to tackle single-use plastic waste. It received a record 162,000 responses, highlighting the strong public interest in action in this area. Plastic packaging is one of the biggest... MoreOpened 18 February 2019 -
Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Purpose of the consultation Your responses to this consultation will help us to consider the merits of introducing a DRS. The aim of the UK and Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland (DAERA) is to ensure that, should a DRS be introduced, it will be easy for consumers to return drinks containers, leading to increased recycling rates and a reduction in littering. Following the passage of DRS-related legislation, there... MoreOpened 18 February 2019 -
Consultation on reforming the UK packaging producer responsibility system
This consultation seeks views on measures to reduce the amount of unnecessary and difficult to recycle packaging and increase the amount of packaging that can and is recycled , through reforms to the packaging producer responsibility regulations. It also proposes that the full net costs of managing packaging waste are placed on those businesses who use packaging and who are best placed to influence its design. This is consistent with the polluter pays principle and the concept of... MoreOpened 18 February 2019 -
Plastic Packaging Tax
In March 2018, the government launched a call for evidence on using the tax system or charges to tackle single-use plastic waste. This received a record 162,000 responses, highlighting the strong public interest in action in this area. Plastic packaging is typically only used for a short period of time and then disposed of, and accounts for 44% of plastic used in the UK, [1] but 67% of plastic waste. [2] Over 2 million tonnes of plastic... MoreOpened 18 February 2019 -
Resource and Waste and Plastic Packaging Tax Consultations
Resources and Waste Strategy Consultations The recently published Resources and Waste Strategy set out the UK Government’s ambitions for higher recycling rates, increased resource efficiency and a more circular economy. These ambitions require changes in how we produce and consume products and materials, as well as how we treat and dispose of them at end-of-life. Defra is now consulting on three flagship policy commitments outlined in the Resources and Waste Strategy: ... MoreOpened 18 February 2019 -
Consultation on the introduction of catch recording for licensed fishing vessels under 10 metres in length
Summary Seeking views on the potential business impacts linked to the introduction of catch recording for all English and Welsh licensed fishing boats under 10 metres in length. Crynhodeb Ceisio barn ar yr effeithiau potential sydd ynghlwm â chyflwyno cofnodi dalfeydd ar gyfer yr holl gychod pysgota Cymraeg a Saesneg sydd yn llai na 10 medr o hyd. MoreOpened 19 February 2019 -
Conservation Covenants
1. Leaving our environment in a better state than we found it for future generations to enjoy requires long-term investment and stability. Where land owners seek to secure positive environmental outcomes they have no adequate mechanism to secure those benefits over the long term. We need a new legal tool – conservation covenants. 2 A conservation covenant is a private, voluntary agreement between a landowner and a “responsible” body, such as a conservation charity,... MoreOpened 22 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013056744)
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... MoreOpened 24 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127022)
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... MoreOpened 24 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127020)
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... MoreOpened 24 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127024)
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... MoreOpened 24 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127023)
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... MoreOpened 24 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127021)
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... MoreOpened 24 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127015)
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... MoreOpened 24 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013127014)
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... MoreOpened 24 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at Humberhead Peatlands NNR (case number 2013076841)
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... MoreOpened 24 February 2019 -
Amendment to Isles of Scilly Special Protection Area: comment on proposals
Natural England are seeking views on the proposal to extend this Special Protection Area (SPA). This consultation runs in accordance with Government Consultation Principles . MoreOpened 26 February 2019 -
Open access restriction at Barnack Hills and Holes National Nature Reserve (case number 2018118766)
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... MoreOpened 8 March 2019 -
Consultation on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations - Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS) Balancing System
The 2013 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations (‘the 2013 WEEE Regulations’) implement the requirements of the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). In particular, they 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. From 2019, producer compliance schemes (PCSs) must join the Government’s approved PCS Balancing System (PBS). This will... MoreOpened 11 March 2019 -
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... MoreOpened 18 March 2019 -
Agricultural tenancy consultation and call for evidence on mortgage restrictions and repossession protections for agricultural land in England
We are seeking views on options for reform of agricultural tenancy law in England which could remove barriers to productivity improvements and facilitate structural change in the tenant farming sector. We are also calling for evidence and views on two matters: whether current restrictions on agricultural mortgages are a barrier to landowners wishing to let land; and whether there is a need to provide additional protections against the repossession of... MoreOpened 9 April 2019
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