Policy paper: National planning policy for waste

SOURCE: GOV.UK This document sets out detailed waste planning policies. It should be read in conjunction with the National Planning Policy Framework, the National Waste Management Plan for England and national policy statements for waste waterand hazardous waste, or any successor documents. All local planning…

Launch: Offshore Safety Directive Regulator (OSDR)

SOURCE: HSE The Offshore Safety Directive Regulator is the Competent Authority responsible for overseeing industry compliance with the EU Directive on the safety of offshore oil and gas operations. The Directive was published following the Deepwater Horizon accident in the…

Guidance: Organising firework displays

SOURCE: HSE Firework displays should be enjoyable and spectacular occasions – but they obviously need some responsible planning. The good news is that there is straightforward guidance to help you. If you are organising a major public event, you will…

Geodiversity Charter for England launched

SOURCE: GOV.UK Vision unveiled for geodiversity to be recognised as an integral part of our environment, economy and heritage. The Geodiversity Charter is a first for England. It seeks to inspire decision makers and communities to celebrate and take action for our…

Consultation: WEEE compliance fee: how it will work

SOURCE: GOV.UK Following the 2013 consultation on changes to the UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) system, we began implementing the new WEEEsystem. This included a collection target and a compliance fee that Producer Compliance Schemes (PCSs) may choose to pay…

Driver CPC Deadline Passes

SOURCE: MovingOn Blog All professional bus, coach and lorry drivers must have completed their first block of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) periodic training by today (10 September) to continue working. Over 664,000 drivers have completed the 35…