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  • Seeking views on proposed restriction(s) to open access land at Miterdale in Cumbria and how to submit your comments.

  • Find out about plans to change public access to Lambshield Farm in County Durham and how to submit your comments.

  • Policy on payments in relation to common land, including a May 2015 update.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Our strategy for energy security sets out how we will make sure the UK’s energy system remains secure against upcoming challenges.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • What the government is doing to protect fish stocks by managing quotas, reducing discards, reforming fisheries and funding research and monitoring programmes.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How we're making sure government policies benefit people in the country by 'rural proofing' policies and programmes and developing networks.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How the government is improving the quality of our rivers and inland water-bodies.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How renewable energy, new nuclear power stations and a carbon capture and storage industry will promote growth, ensure the UK has a secure supply of energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How our policy planning controls and prevents the risks in using, storing and disposing of nuclear and radioactive substances and waste.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How the government is encouraging better management of fish stocks and limiting non-native species of fish.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How the government is working to protect animal welfare through legislation, guidance and enforcement.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The government wants to make sure that health and social care services are safe for patients and adults in vulnerable situations.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How we’re working with other countries to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How we regulate energy industries and infrastructure to protect the environment, maintain workplace safety and keep industries competitive.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How the EU's Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) is being reformed after 2013 to improve and simplify it, and reduce reliance on subsidies.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How the government is helping businesses to manage resources more efficiently and reduce their impact on the environment.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How the government is maintaining high standards of water and sewerage services.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How the government is working to reduce and then eradicate bovine tuberculosis (TB) by providing research, advice, guidance and controls.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How we're managing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion, dealing with flood emergencies and ensuring people get a fair deal on flood insurance.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • We're moving the UK to a more efficient, low-carbon economy to meet our legally binding climate change targets.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government