What's new on this site
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- Consultation on draft guidance on how to measure and report your greenhouse gas emissions.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
31 March 2009
- Consultation on the implementation of Electronic Identification (EID) for Sheep and individual recording for Sheep and Goats
- Regional sustainable development indicators - Results for the English regions
- Consultation on the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Conservation Board) (Amendment) Order
- Information Bulletin: Views sought on implementing sheep and goat tagging rules
- South Downs National Park – Benn gives green light
30 March 2009
- Consultation on a new independent body for animal health: A modern governance and funding structure for tackling animal diseases. A news release has been published.
27 March 2009
- Consultation on implementation of Directive 2007/33/EC: control of potato cyst nematodes (PCN)
- Consultation on changes to the Animals Act 1971 to clarify the application of strict liability to the keepers of animals a News release has been published.
- £319.2 million awarded to help reduce landfill waste
- Consultation on Seed Certification Fee increase England and Wales and associated Information Bulletin
26 March 2009
25 March 2009
- Benn calls for tougher laws to tackle illegal logging
- Defra announces body to help businesses and communities go green
24 March 2009
23 March 2009
20 March 2009
19 March 2009
17 March 2009
- Information Bulletin: Statutory Agriculture and Horticulture Levy Rates for 2009/10
- Battle to improve our dirty streets must continue
16 March 2009
- Making the right choices for our future: An economic framework for designing policies to reduce carbon emissions (joint DECC/Defra paper)
- Hilary Benn delivers treasure chest to Cambridge school and officially opens Dragonfly House
13 March 2009
- Consultation on the Implementation of the Eggs and Chicks (England) Regulations 2009
- EU votes in energy efficiency for electric motors
- National park authorities and broads authority appointments
12 March 2009
10 March 2009
9 March 2009
- Jane Kennedy launches plan to halt declining bee numbers
- Livestock market visits 2009 dates announced
5 March 2009
- Hilary Benn pays tribute to Sir Martin Doughty
- H6N1 low pathogenic Avian Influenza now confirmed at poultry premises in East Anglia
4 March 2009
- Information Bulletin: Surface water management plans guidance published
- Consultation on proposed changes to standards in cross compliance Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) and related measures in England. A news release has been published.
3 March 2009
- Consultation on the Transposition of the INSPIRE Directive [2007/2/EC] and associated information bulletin
- Information Bulletin: Defra publishes report on Environmental Action Fund
- Information Bulletin: Commission for Rural Communities appointments
- £25m to protect precious woodland and landscapes from disease
2 March 2009
See also this archive to older "what's new" information