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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Search for companies that can do Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on your behalf (formerly Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks)
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
How producers can get non-UK natural mineral waters recognised in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), or get UK products recognised overseas.
Stamp Duty Land Tax rates for certain corporate bodies.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Use National Character Area profiles to find descriptions, facts and data about the different landscapes of England.
Get advice from Natural England to help you comply with laws that protect wildlife and the natural environment.
Decide which activities are business or non-business for VAT purposes if you're a local authority or other public body.
What you must do to avoid harming birds and when you’ll need a licence.
A growing body of evidence suggests that uncertainty is counter cyclical, rising sharply in recessions and falling in booms
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
Find out more about the reserves, where they are, who manages them and what special features or opportunities they offer.
Apply for your organisation to become a responsible body for conservation covenants.
What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them.
How to select compliance points for the assessment of risks to groundwater from land contamination.
This environmental resource guide seeks to support the rollout of digital infrastructure in England, by providing greater awareness of climate adaptation, environmental improvements (biodiversity gains), and low carbon considerations. The guide is based on England jurisdiction, but has direct relevance...
What you must do to avoid harming bats and when you’ll need a licence.
Find protected areas, check if your business or home is near one and what environmental restrictions apply.
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