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When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
Open Public Services (OPS) is the government’s reform programme for public services. We work with people across government, local government, the private sector and civil society to make sure that everyone has access to the best possible public services. OPS...
How to meet the general binding rules or apply for a permit if you have a septic tank or treatment plant - fees, application forms and exceptions
You are responsible for (the ‘operator’ of) a septic tank or sewage…
There are things you must do if your property has a ‘new discharge’ where…
There are things you must do if your property has an existing discharge…
You must make sure your system meets the ‘general binding rules’ if you’re…
If you have a cesspool then the ‘general binding rules’ do not apply. You…
Only apply for a permit after you have checked: your sewage system is not…
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to the ground.
Public Health Wales is an NHS body whose purpose is to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. We improve the quality, equity and effectiveness of healthcare services and protect people from infectious and environmental hazards.
Resources to help local commissioners achieve value for money by estimating the return on investment (ROI) and cost-effectiveness of public health programmes.
Report a cause of flooding: who to contact for burst water mains, flooded sewers, public drains, roads, rivers
Guidance on the pre-application stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage discharge treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to a surface water.
Guidance designed to provide a high level overview of the changes to the procurement regulations and aimed at those who have regular interactions with procurement
Directives, regulations, policies and guidance relating to the procurement of supplies, services and works for the public sector.
PLR was established by the Public Lending Right Act 1979 which gave British authors a legal right to receive payment for the free lending of their books by public libraries. The PLR office is now a part of the British...
This page provides background information on public bodies and gives guidance to departments.
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
Events courses and programmes to develop skills, knowledge and networks for chief executive officers, deputy-CEOs and their equivalents in public service.
The collection for the Committee on Standards in Public Life's review into accountability within public bodies.
The government introduced a ‘Cloud First’ policy in 2013 for all technology decisions.
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
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