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A new public procurement regime under the Procurement Act 2023 is now in force
Key information on Aerial Photography Great Britain (APGB), Postcode Address File (PAF) and Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA).
Rights of way and right to roam - access rights of way, open access and permissive access land, use common lands, the Countryside Code, report problems.
You have the right to access some land for walking or certain other…
You can walk on all public rights of way. Some public rights of way are…
You can access some land across England without having to use paths - this…
You may be able to access private land if the landowner has agreed to let…
Information relating to the Public Order Act which received Royal Assent on 2 May 2023.
Sets out the process for efficient and inclusive consultation of planning applications
Information for public authorities, businesses and other organisations on public procurement policy.
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...
Responding to suspected breaches of planning control.
As a land owner or manager, find out about your responsibilities and how to manage public access.
As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
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