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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 Sunderland yacht club (case number 2013076869)
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 -
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 -
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... MoreOpened 25 January 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. MoreOpened 21 January 2019 -
Open access restriction at Boulsworth Hill (case number 2009020073)
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 21 January 2019 -
Open access restriction at Boulsworth Hill 1 (case number 2009020075)
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 21 January 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. ... MoreOpened 21 January 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. ... MoreOpened 21 January 2019 -
Open access restriction at Longridge Fell (case number 2009020077)
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 21 January 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. ... MoreOpened 21 January 2019 -
Open access restriction at Halstead, Catlow, Lambhill, Croasdale, Whitendale, Brennand, Sykes, Hareden, Saddle End Farms (case number 2009020076)
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 21 January 2019 -
Proposal to remove Allonby South from the list of designated bathing waters
The Bathing Water Regulations protect bathers' health at popular beaches and inland waters by requiring water quality to be monitored for intestinal enterococci and E.coli during the bathing season, which in England runs from 15 May to 30 September. The Regulations apply to waters that are used by a large number of bathers and where bathing is supported and promoted by the local authority or private owner. There are currently 410 beaches and 12 lakeside sites in England that are designated as... MoreOpened 17 January 2019 -
Open access restriction at Storys Gair (case number 2018118769)
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 16 January 2019 -
Improving our management of water in the environment
We have seen a significant improvement in the water environment and in resilience to flood and drought in recent years. In 2018, 97.9% of bathing waters passed minimum quality standards with 92.4% of these achieving the highest standards of Good or Excellent status. The number of serious pollution incidents caused by the water industry reduced from over 500 per year in the early 1990s to 57 in 2016, and leakage levels are down by around a third since 1994. Water industry investment since ... MoreOpened 15 January 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. MoreOpened 10 January 2019
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