15 Jan 2019

Defra Published 15 January 2019    Seeking views on proposals to modernise water regulation and allow better long-term planning of water resources and drainage. We want to know what you think about our proposals for improving long-term planning of water resources and drainage. We’re also asking about our proposals to modernise water regulation. These include: reforming […]

30 Jul 2018

Defra: ‘Report to Parliament about inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) conduct and operation Closes 4 Sep 2018   Opened 24 Jul 2018 Contact ifca-consultation@defra.gsi.gov.uk  Overview   We are asking for evidence on how well IFCAs have worked to meet their duties in the last 4 years (September 2014 to September 2018). Why We Are Consulting We are seeking […]

08 Mar 2018

This is a very important consultation because its scope cover many sectors including for water, coast, flooding, environment and energy. Don’t be put off by the skew and spin in the media over house building. There are some interesting ideas and commitments and links to the 25 year environment plan. This consultation was launched by […]

25 Jan 2018

Defra is holding a consultation on the proposed new Invasive Alien Species Regulations. Background: The EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation came into force in 2015. It currently applies restrictions on 49 invasive non-native species of most concern in Europe including a ban on keeping and sale. This consultation sets out proposals for enforcing those restrictions […]

12 Dec 2017

The EA has opened a new consultation on significant increases and other changes to their charging schemes for the April 2018-2023 period, which will set rates for the cost of: Permits Subsistence charges for regulation Advice during application and advice. This is a move towards full cost recovery for the EA’s work. it could impact […]

10 Dec 2017

Labour has launched a major initiative to work with people and businesses in our seaside towns on a plan to revive jobs, industry and local economies. Jeremy Corbyn joined Shadow Minister for Coastal Communities Holly Lynch at the first of a series of visits across Britain’s coastal communities. They met civic and business leaders to […]