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This series brings together all documents relating to the authority's annual reports and accounts.
Data set showing financial transactions by the Coal Authority.
The Coal Authority has started work to restore a previously ancient woodland in County Durham as part of its nature recovery work.
Form of notice inviting applications for rights and interests in coal.
Information and updates on the Nent Haggs mine water treatment scheme in Cumbria, England.
If your site is in the Development High Risk Area, for most forms of development you must submit a Coal Mining Risk Assessment to your Local Planning Authority.
A service to ensure you consider any associated risks of historical coal mining for proposals within the Development High Risk Area.
The Coal Authority is working with partners to unlock the heat within our historical coal mine network, to transform the homes and workplaces of the future.
These documents provide details on what information the Coal Authority makes available for use and re-use under licence.
Our sustainability plan explains our sustainability priorities for the next 3 years as we deliver our mission of making a better place for people and the environment in mining areas.
The Coal Authority's customer standards sets out the service we're committed to provide to our customers.
Coal Authority confirmed as a significant player in the response to emergencies and incidents on the coalfield – on which 25% of people in Great Britain reside.
We are pleased to announce that Bev Smith, Non-executive Director for the Coal Authority, will take up the role in April 2023.
Details about the different coal mining permits and licences issued by the Coal Authority and how to apply for them.
Investigations of how best to improve water quality in the River Wear catchment by reducing pollution from historical metal mining.
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