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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
How to apply for a grant for habitat creation using blended public and private funding.
VAT rates for building work, including plumbers, plasterers and carpenters - new houses and flats, work for disabled people, energy saving, grant-funded heating, conversions and renovations, properties that are not homes
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The Natural History Museum (NHM) is home to life and earth science specimens comprising some 70 million items within 5 main collections: Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaeontology and Zoology. The museum is a world-renowned centre of research, specialising in taxonomy, identification...
The sale of land is determined by the potential number of homes that a housing developer or registered provider can build on a given site.
Government identifies wastewater treatment works to be upgraded to stringent nutrient removal limits
Purchase has been made possible thanks to Natural England’s Nutrient Mitigation Scheme supported by £30 million of government funding
Understand the role of Natural England, local authorities and partnerships when designating or managing AONBs in England.
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
Government announces plan that will unblock housebuilding to deliver homes for local communities while protecting the environment.
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...
The Institute supports global food security, sustainable development and poverty reduction through research, advice, teaching and training. It’s been independent of the UK government since May 1996, when it became part of the University of Greenwich.
Increase flood resilience with Natural Flood Management
How to order certified copies of certificates and documents held on the Companies House register.
Apply for a licence to move and keep certain non-native (alien) species for animal welfare purposes.
Guidance on the ventilation of indoor spaces to reduce the spread of respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
Find protected areas, check if your business or home is near one and what environmental restrictions apply.
The MENE survey provides trend data for how people experience the natural environment in England.
How to find and use the statistics and analysis from the People and Nature Surveys for England.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
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