Policy papers and consultations

The latest update on monitored groundwater levels and whether there are any groundwater alerts or warnings in force.

• From: Environment Agency
• Updated: 23 April 2024

• Thames: groundwater situation: 23 April 2024

  Current situation Groundwater levels have responded to recent rainfall and…

This paper sets out progress and priorities for tackling agri-food system environmental data challenges through the Food Data Transparency Partnership.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 23 April 2024

• FDTP: towards consistent, accurate and accessible environmental impact quantification for the agri-food industry

  Executive summary The Food Data Transparency Partnership (FDTP) is a…

The NDA Draft Business Plan sets out key activities and expected progress for all 17 of the NDA’s nuclear sites over the next 3 years. We want to hear from anyone who has a comment on any aspect of this document.

• From: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and 3 others
• Updated: 23 April 2024

• Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Draft Business Plan 2024 to 2027 for consultation

  Preface The NDA group is responsible for one of the most important…

Consultation on proposals to evolve badger control policy and support responsible cattle movements and purchasing. This is part of the Bovine TB Eradication Strategy.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 22 April 2024

The UK Government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland want your view on a proposed ban on the manufacture, supply and sale of wet wipes…

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 3 others
• Updated: 22 April 2024

Agreed record of the annual consultations held between the UK and the Faroe Islands for fishing opportunities in 2024.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 19 April 2024

We are requesting information to better understand opportunities available to support to the deployment of floating offshore wind in the UK.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
• Updated: 19 April 2024

May 2024 Catch Limit Review

• From: Marine Management Organisation
• Updated: 17 April 2024

The Crescent flood defence and river restoration project, Bude, north Cornwall.

• From: Environment Agency
• Updated: 16 April 2024

We're seeking views on new standards for energy smart appliances and organisations which provide demand side response services or can remotely control electrical load.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 16 April 2024

Seeking views on the third phase of reforms to wine regulation. This follows previous reforms to labelling requirements, packaging flexibility and oenological practices.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 16 April 2024

Seeking views on proposals to make it compulsory for bird keepers in Great Britain to register their birds.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency and 1 others
• Updated: 15 April 2024

How the Environment Agency plans to reduce flood risk in Oxford.

• From: Environment Agency
• Updated: 15 April 2024

Public consultation on HM Treasury's Phase 2 Exposure Draft for Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) -aligned disclosure in annual reports

• From: HM Treasury
• Updated: 15 April 2024

How Defra arrived at its decision to issue the GL45 gamebird general licence, valid from 31 May 2024 to 1 February 2025.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 12 April 2024

Find out about the proposed restriction to open access land at The Grun – East Kielder in Northumberland.

• From: Forestry Commission and 1 others
• Updated: 12 April 2024

A plan to stop the decline of the River Wye, preserving its diverse and varied character, while supporting progress towards our environmental targets.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 12 April 2024

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer’s advice on early termination intensive cull licences issued in 2021 and 2022 after 2 or 3 years.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 11 April 2024

Information and data on operations to control bovine tuberculosis in parts of England in 2023.

• From: Natural England
• Updated: 11 April 2024

Information and data on operations to control bovine tuberculosis in parts of England in 2023.

• From: Natural England
• Updated: 11 April 2024