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Description of the dataset showing underground coal workings whose depth is 30 metres or less from the surface.
Details about the different coal mining permits and licences issued by the Coal Authority and how to apply for them.
A step by step application guide of the Coal Authority permit to carry out investigation or treatment works process.
Minister Graham Stuart visits the ground-breaking Gateshead Mine Water Heat scheme.
If you are developing a site within a coalfield area you may need to give additional consideration to the proposed drainage and infiltration.
The Water and Abandoned Metal Mines programme aims to tackle the water pollution caused by historical metal mining.
Description of the dataset showing areas of coal extracted by surface excavations in the past or currently being excavated.
This publication scheme tells you what the Coal Authority regularly publishes and explains how to get that information.
The Coal Authority manages more than 80 mine water treatment schemes across Britain, handling and treating over 122 billion litres of mine water every year.
How to find out if a coal mining licence or other consent is needed and how to apply.
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.
Coal Authority annual report and accounts for the financial year April 2022 to March 2023.
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 main decision-making, executive and managerial bodies at the Coal Authority.
Our data and information plan explains how we will continue to develop our data and information over the next 3 years.
Data set showing financial transactions by the Coal Authority.
Application form to get permission to enter, disturb or alter coal mines or coal on your property.
This series brings together all documents relating to the authority's annual reports and accounts.
Coal Authority data sets available under licence.
How we will build on the innovation, applied research and action of the past few years to deliver further opportunity and value.
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