What's new on this site
2009
2 July 2009
- Chair designate of marine management organisation named
- Don't let your pet become a victim during the heatwave
1 July 2009
- Farming link July edition has been published.
- Consultation on secondary legislation under the Marine and Coastal Access Bill: Part 4 Marine Licensing
- Chairs and ordinary members appointed to Regional Flood Defence Committees
- Compensation for bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis
30 June 2009
29 June 2009
- Interim report of Walker Review of Charging published
- Mind your peas and cu(cumber)s. Fruit and veg marketing regulations clarified
- £10 million for river improvements and green jobs
26 June 2009
25 June 2009
- Government publishes six-month Pitt progress report
- Sustainable Development Commission – new chair appointment
- First round flood protection grants announced
23 June 2009
- Hilary Benn announces £6m funding for the Third Sector
- Adaptation Sub-Committee appointed to advise Government on adapting to Climate Change
- Fishery operators in England and Wales reminded to register
19 June 2009
18 June 2009
- UK Climate Projections 2009 – planning for our future climate
- Adapting to Climate Change – ensuring progress in key sectors. Consultation on the Adaptation Reporting Power in the Climate Change Act 2008
17 June 2009
16 June 2009
15 June 2009
- Consultation on Coastal Change Policy
- New Wildlife Health Strategy will help tackle disease
- Coastal communities to have their say
- Hilary Benn launches new research agency
12 June 2009
- Defra publishes Departmental report 08/09
- New horse identification rules from 1 July 2009
- Veterinary Laboratories Agency’s retired CEO receives OIE gold award
- £900M to be saved for economy by smarter eco-design
- Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire given £129 million boost to reduce landfill waste
11 June 2009
10 June 2009
9 June 2009
8 June 2009
- War on waste: anaerobic digestion demonstration projects get the go-ahead from Defra
- Consultation on proposed minor amendments to the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994
5 June 2009
- Hilary Benn continues as Secretary of State
- Appointments to the Environment Agency Board
- Consultation on draft guidance on how to measure and report your greenhouse gas emissions. A news release has been issued.
4 June 2009
1 June 2009
- First "summer smog" of 2009 warning
- Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis
27 May 2009
22 May 2009
18 May 2009
15 May 2009
14 May 2009
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Hilary Benn meets US counterparts and says "We face a crisis of sustainability". Hilary Benn's speech at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington is also available.
12 May 2009
- External capability report and BBSRC report published
- Chair appointed to new Adaptation Sub Committee to the Committee on Climate Change
- Hilary Benn announces Third Sector task force membership
- Consultation on proposals for time limiting of water abstraction licences. A news release has been issued.
- Statistical release: Regional wild bird indicators for the English regions: 1994-2007
11 May 2009
- Hilary Benn visits the North East eco-schools, flood prevention, flagship green buildings and ice creams for Environment Secretary in the North East
- Jane Kennedy meets devolved ministers to discuss food sustainability
8 May 2009
- Speech by Huw Irranca-Davies MP at the South Downs National Park Stakeholder Meeting Petworth House, West Sussex
- Hilary Benn re–appoints three commissioners for the sustainable development commission
7 May 2009
- Snap up a prize and get active in nature
- Municipal waste management statistics
- Discounted Bluetongue vaccine for farmers
6 May 2009
- Hilary Benn joins the Every Action Counts programme celebration
- Environmental Permitting Programme: Consultation on Government Guidance
5 May 2009
- Green advertising made easy with new workshops
- Consultation on Commission Proposal on the Review of the Fisheries Control Regulation
- Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis
- Marine management organisation seeks Chief Executive
4 May 2009
3 May 2009
1 May 2009
30 April 2009
- Benn targets bigger grants for rural businesses
- Consultation on proposals for welfare of racing greyhounds regulations. A news release has been published.
- Consultation on the revised Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice
29 April 2009
- Consultation on amendments to water abstraction licences in England and Wales and associated information bulletin.
- Consultation on the impact of the CAP Health Check reforms relating to the Single Payment Scheme and other direct payments and associated news release.
- UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (UK PRTR) web pages are now available.
28 April 2009
27 April 2009
- Consultation on veterinary checks on rabies-susceptible animals. A news release has been published.
24 April 2009
23 April 2009
22 April 2009
- Final report of Professor Martin Cave's independent review of competition and innovation in water markets is published
- Building a low carbon economy - Waste management measures to help hit carbon budget
- UK welcomes fishing policy reform proposals
21 April 2009
- Hillary Benn publishes draft Flood and Water Management Bill
- £10 million initiative launched to tackle bee and pollinator decline
17 April 2009
16 April 2009
9 April 2009
8 April 2009
7 April 2009
3 April 2009
1 April 2009
- New efficiency standards for household appliances to save UK £150m
- Compensation for bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis
- UK and Mexico sign agreement on sustainable development
See also this archive to older "what's new" information