PFAS Plan
Sets out a cross‑government, science‑led PFAS plan to understand effects on public health and the environment and to co‑ordinate actions to monitor, manage and minimise associated risks.
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In-use emissions of road vehicles: regulating environmental impacts
The Department for Transport is consulting on proposals to strengthen legal controls over in‑use road vehicle emissions on GB roads, seeking views on tighter regulation to reduce real-world pollutant and greenhouse gas outputs from cars and vans.
Consultation on powers for local authorities to issue conditional cautions to fly-tipping offenders
Government consultation proposing to grant local authorities powers to issue conditional cautions to fly‑tipping offenders, aimed at strengthening local enforcement tools against illegal waste disposal.
Nature-based solutions for sustainable water resources: Environment Agency position statement
The Environment Agency sets out its position on nature‑based solutions for sustainable water resources, explaining how NbS work, their benefits, and the current evidence base to support water resource management.
Air Pollution Awareness Coalition (APAC)
A cross‑sector Air Pollution Awareness Coalition (APAC) has been established to improve public understanding of air pollution and to support collective action to reduce exposure and harm from polluted air.
Reforming the packing waste recycling note (PRN) system
Defra is consulting on possible reforms to the packaging waste recycling note (PRN) system, asking producers and stakeholders for views on changes to how producers meet their statutory recycling obligations.
Animal health and welfare offences: penalty notices issued
Published figures cover penalty notices issued for animal health and welfare offences in England, detailing enforcement action taken under the relevant animal health and welfare framework (summary data on notices issued and contexts are provided).
EM on EU Regulation 2026/1388 on certain new genomic techniques
Summarises EU Regulation 2026/1388 on plants produced by certain new genomic techniques and its amendments to Regulation (EU) 2017/625, outlining regulatory changes affecting novel plant products.
Enforcement and sanctions policy updates on new water and waste enforcement powers
Consultation seeks views on proposed updates to the Environment Agency’s enforcement and sanctions policy to reflect new water and waste enforcement powers, aiming to clarify penalties and regulatory approach for operators.
Biodiverse Landscapes Fund
Defra is launching the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund to protect and restore nature, support climate mitigation and alleviate poverty, inviting engagement on fund objectives and delivery to achieve biodiversity and socioeconomic outcomes.
September Catch Limit Review 2026
The Marine Management Organisation has published its September Catch Limit Review 2026, setting out proposed adjustments to fishing catch limits for the year ahead.
Significant water management issues: river basin management plans
Consultation invites views on 'significant water management issues' to inform river basin management plans, seeking stakeholder input on pressures affecting water quality, quantity and ecosystems to shape future water environment management decisions.
Digital waste tracking service
Outline of plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking, describing expected benefits, implementation timelines and the impacts on waste producers, carriers and regulators to improve waste oversight.
Yate and Chipping Sodbury: reducing the risk of flooding
Summary of Environment Agency measures to reduce flood risk in Yate and Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, describing local interventions and ongoing work to protect properties and manage river and surface water risk.
Permitted development rights for electricity network ground investigations
Seeks views on proposed permitted development rights to allow ground investigations and surveys for electricity network infrastructure, aiming to streamline preparatory works while setting conditions to protect local amenity and the environment.
Monitoring air quality and dust on the HS2 Phase One route (May 2026)
Monthly May 2026 report publishes air quality monitoring results collected along HS2 Phase One (London–West Midlands) within local authority areas, showing measured pollutant levels near construction activity.
Monitoring noise and vibration on the HS2 Phase One route (May 2026)
May 2026 monthly report presents construction noise and vibration monitoring data from HS2 Phase One sites across local authorities, documenting levels recorded and compliance with agreed limits during works.
Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation number 30
Call for views on proposed new standard rules permits covering new cemetery developments and closed‑loop ground source heating and cooling systems, setting out suggested permitting conditions and environmental safeguards.
Thames regional flood and coastal committee: composition change
Consultation invites responses on proposed changes to the composition of the Thames regional flood and coastal committee, affecting membership representation for regional flood risk governance.