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Consultation on changes to the UK Fisheries Concordat
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in England, Welsh Government (Wales) and The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Northern Ireland) are seeking your views on proposed changes to the existing Fisheries Concordat that has been in place between England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales since 2012. The Concordat sets out the licensing of fishing vessels and the allocation of fish quota received through the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy. It... MoreClosed 28 February 2017 -
Open access restriction at Marvens Cleugh (case number 2016118268)
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... MoreClosed 8 March 2017 -
West Pennine Moors SSSI
Parts of the West Pennine Moors were notified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on 17 November 2016 recognising the national importance of the area's upland habitats and breeding birds. This consultation is to enable people to send their views before Natural England decides whether to confirm or withdraw this notification. 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. ... MoreClosed 17 March 2017 -
Open access restriction at Dersingham Bog North (case number 2006120055)
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 20 March 2017 -
Open access restriction at Dersingham Bog South (case number 2006120054)
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 20 March 2017 -
Open acces 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 the... MoreClosed 23 March 2017 -
Open acces 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 the... MoreClosed 23 March 2017 -
Open acces 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 the... MoreClosed 23 March 2017 -
Open acces restriction at Walberswick Common and surrounding sites (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 the... MoreClosed 23 March 2017 -
Marine Planning Iteration 1 Engagement (NE/NW/SE/SW)
The Marine Management Organisation is asking for feedback on the first outputs of the development of the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plans. This questionnaire is open from Friday 3 February to Friday 31 March 2017 and asks for feedback on: How you will use the marine plans Issues and supporting evidence Proposed draft policies Proposed new format for marine plans MoreClosed 31 March 2017 -
Open access restriction at Marshalling Yard (case number 2006030177)
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 31 March 2017 -
The UK's implementation of the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) under the Kiev Protocol - Call for views
The UK has a publically available inventory of pollution from industrial sites and other specified sources. Known as the UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR), this is a searchable database providing information on the pollution from a wide range of industrial sites and for 91 pollutants dating back to 2007. The UK’s PRTR can be accessed at the following weblink: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-pollutant-release-and-transfer-register-prtr-data-sets# . In essence the PRTR is... MoreClosed 6 April 2017 -
Open access restriction at Doe Fell (case number 2017028329)
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... MoreClosed 11 April 2017 -
The Government's strategic priorities and objectives for Ofwat
We are seeking your views on a new Strategic Policy Statement (SPS) to Ofwat, which sets out the government’s strategic priorities and objectives for Ofwat’s regulation of the water sector in England. In accordance with Section 2A of the Water Industry Act 1991 (as amended), Ofwat must carry out its functions in accordance with the priorities and objectives in the SPS. The new SPS has been drafted to have regard to Ofwat’s statutory duties, social and environmental matters and... MoreClosed 11 April 2017 -
Designation of Manor Steps beach, Bournemouth as a bathing water
We have received an application from Bournemouth Borough Council for Manor Steps beach in Bournemouth to be designated as a bathing water under the Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC). Bathing waters are beaches or inland waters that are popular for bathing, where the Environment Agency monitors the water quality between May and September each year. The consultation document includes a map showing the location of the proposed bathing water and evidence in support of its designation. MoreClosed 12 April 2017 -
Designation of eight beaches in Cornwall as bathing waters
Following an application from Cornwall Council we are considering eight beaches for designation as bathing waters under the Bathing Water Directive: Booby's Bay, near St Merryn Godrevy, The Towans, near Hayle (this should not be confused with the bathing water at The Towans (Godrevy), which would be re-named) Gwynver, Whitesand Bay Mexico Towan, The Towans, near Hayle Northcott Mouth, near Bude South Fistral, Newquay Tregonhawke,... MoreClosed 12 April 2017 -
Consultation on England Local Authority Environmental Permitting Fees and charges Scheme
The Government has been conducting a review of Local Authority (LA) environmental permitting fees and charges for regulation of industrial plant in England. LAs regulate certain industrial facilities providing permits which set conditions to control, minimise or avoid local pollution and which set emission limits for certain activities. There are charges for granting or in certain cases for varying a permit and annual substance fees levied by LAs on permitted operators. The fees and charges... MoreClosed 13 April 2017 -
The UK National Implementation Plan for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants - 2017
The Stockholm Convention is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). These chemicals persist in the environment, can bioaccumulate and biomagnify in food chain organisms including humans and are toxic. They also have the potential to be transported long distances and are deposited far from their place of manufacture/release. The Convention requires that Parties adopt and introduce measures to reduce releases of POPs into the... MoreClosed 14 April 2017 -
Open access restriction at Furzy Cliff (case number 2012056428)
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 21 April 2017 -
Open access restriction at Weymouth Beach and Promenade (case number 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 the... MoreClosed 21 April 2017 -
Open access restriction at Eweleaze Farm (case number 2012056425)
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 21 April 2017 -
Open access restriction at Dersingham Bog (case numbers 2006120054 & 2006120055)
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 8 May 2017 -
Proposal to remove Instow from the list of designated bathing waters
The Bathing Water Regulations (S.I.2013/1675) protect bathers' health at popular beaches and inland waters by setting microbial standards for water quality and requiring it to be monitored during the bathing season for compliance with these standards. In England the bathing season 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. The list of bathing waters is reviewed annually. If a... MoreClosed 9 May 2017 -
Banning the landing of egg-bearing lobsters and crawfish in England
Defra is seeking views on the proposal to ban the landing of egg-bearing (also known as ‘berried’) lobsters and crawfish in England. MoreClosed 15 May 2017 -
Consultation on changes to the identification of equines
This consultation concerns the introduction of new equine identification regulations in England. It seeks views on our proposals for the implementation of the revised EU regulation on the rules for the identification of equines in England. This revised regulation, EU regulation 2015/262, came into effect throughout all European Member States on1 January 2016. It forms part of the EU Commission’s Five Point Action Plan on Food fraud which included a strengthening of the horse passport... MoreClosed 16 May 2017 -
Open access restriction at Robin Hood Quarries (case numbers 2017028331 & 2017038361)
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 26 May 2017 -
Improving air quality: national plan for tackling nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities
The UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland are seeking views on a revised Plan to reduce levels of nitrogen dioxide around roads within the shortest possible time - the most immediate air quality challenge. This consultation applies to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It includes the consultation document; the draft UK Air Quality Plan for tackling... MoreClosed 15 June 2017 -
Reducing litter: Penalties for environmental offences
This consultation seeks your views on proposals by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, to: Increase the levels for section 88 fixed penalties in the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for littering and other environmental offences; Change the provision for how councils can use the income from fixed penalties for environmental offences; and Remove the requirement for the parish council enforcement officers to attend a specified training course.... MoreClosed 18 June 2017 -
Mid Cornwall Moors SSSI
Parts of the Mid Cornwall Moors were notified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on 23 February 2017 recognising the national importance of the semi-natural habitats. 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 document can be found in the related documents section. MoreClosed 23 June 2017 -
Open access restriction at Marshalling Yard, East Dean (case number 2006030177)
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 11 August 2017
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