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Non-Elephant Ivory Trade
This call for evidence concerns the trade in ivory from species other than elephants taking place within the UK, and exports from and imports into the UK. The species in scope of this call for evidence are: Common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) Killer whale, also known as orca (Orcinus orca) Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) Common warthog (Phacochoerus... MoreClosed 22 August 2019 -
Call for Evidence on Flooding and Coastal Erosion
This call for evidence focusses on some specific flood and coastal erosion policy questions that the government would like additional evidence on. They are: What we understand by the term “resilience” – asking how the term resilience is currently used, and whether the different aspects of resilience could usefully be brought together into one overall concept. Describing outcomes, driving action and monitoring progress – seeking examples of cases where... MoreClosed 19 August 2019 -
Consultation: Western Waters demersal for scallop fishing effort swap in FAO area VII
The Marine Management Organisation, on behalf of the UK’s Fisheries Administrations (Marine Scotland, Welsh Government, DAERA Northern Ireland) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), is seeking your views on a proposed trade in effort between the UK scallop industry and the Dutch demersal fleet. MoreClosed 17 August 2019 -
Open access restriction at Ros Hill (case number 2004120055)
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... MoreClosed 2 August 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... MoreClosed 2 July 2019 -
Open access restriction at Twin Oaks (case number 2009040042)
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... MoreClosed 28 June 2019 -
Marine Strategy Part One: UK Updated Assessment and Good Environmental Status
Defra, the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government are seeking views on the UK’s updated assessment of the progress made towards achieving Good Environmental Status for UK Seas and the proposed objectives, targets and indicators that will be used for the next 6 year cycle. The consultation covers the assessment of progress made towards achieving the targets set for GES in the Marine Strategy part 1 in... MoreClosed 20 June 2019 -
Open access restriction at Deer Hill Site B (case number 2014037129)
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... MoreClosed 10 June 2019 -
Open access restriction at Deer Hill Site A (case number 2004060106)
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... MoreClosed 10 June 2019 -
Open access restriction at West Nab (case number 2014037142)
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... MoreClosed 10 June 2019 -
Open access restriction at Diggle Rifle Range (case number 2014037141)
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... MoreClosed 10 June 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... MoreClosed 7 June 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... MoreClosed 7 June 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 . MoreClosed 21 May 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... MoreClosed 13 May 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... MoreClosed 13 May 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... MoreClosed 13 May 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: ... MoreClosed 13 May 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... MoreClosed 12 May 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... MoreClosed 12 May 2019 -
Oridge Street Meadows SSSI
Oridge Street Meadows is located west of the River Severn in Gloucestershire. It is notified on 10 January 2019 as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as the best example of species-rich lowland meadow grassland in this area. It covers an area of 2.62 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 notification. The notification documents can be found in the related documents section. MoreClosed 10 May 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... MoreClosed 15 April 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... MoreClosed 5 April 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... MoreClosed 5 April 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. MoreClosed 2 April 2019 -
South East Marine Plan Iteration 3 Engagement
The South East Marine Plan policies have been developed with supporting text covering the What, Where, When, Why, Who and How to implement. These policies are also supported by a signposting section which sets out relevant legislation, policy, cross border planning requirements and other relevant evidence and best practice. The policies, supporting text and signposting sections aim to address the issues identified throughout the marine planning process in the south east marine plan area. MoreClosed 1 April 2019 -
North West Marine Plan Iteration 3 Engagement
The North West Marine Plan policies have been developed with supporting text covering the What, Where, When, Why, Who and How to implement. These policies are also supported by a signposting section which sets out relevant legislation, policy, cross border planning requirements and other relevant evidence and best practice. The policies, supporting text and signposting sections aim to address the issues identified throughout the marine planning process in the north east marine plan areas. ... MoreClosed 1 April 2019 -
South West Marine Plan Iteration 3 Engagement
The South West Marine Plan policies have been developed with supporting text covering the What, Where, When, Why, Who and How to implement. These policies are also supported by a signposting section which sets out relevant legislation, policy, cross border planning requirements and other relevant evidence and best practice. The policies, supporting text and signposting sections aim to address the issues identified throughout the marine planning process in the south west marine plan areas. ... MoreClosed 1 April 2019 -
North East Marine Plan Iteration 3 Engagement
The North East Marine Plan policies have been developed with supporting text covering the What, Where, When, Why, Who and How to implement. These policies are also supported by a signposting section which sets out relevant legislation, policy, cross border planning requirements and other relevant evidence and best practice. The policies, supporting text and signposting sections aim to address the issues identified throughout the marine planning process in the north east marine plan areas. ... MoreClosed 1 April 2019 -
Consultation on amending allergen information provisions contained within domestic food information legislation for food prepacked for direct sale / Crynodeb o'r ymgynghoriad ar ddiwygio darpariaethau gwybodaeth am alergenau mewn deddfwriaeth gwybodaeth am fwyd ddomestig ar gyfer bwyd wedi'i becynnu ymlaen llaw i'w werthu'n uniongyrchol
We are launching this consultation on proposed amendments to the domestic Food Information Regulations 2014 (FIR) (England) and parallel FIR regulations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales relating to allergen information for foods that are prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) to the consumer on the same premises from which they are sold. Defra, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Food Standards Scotland (FSS), and the Department for Health... MoreClosed 29 March 2019
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