Building homes and protecting the countryside The Government's proven commitment to recycling previously developed land and making better use ... read more
Chewing gum campaign is launched in Preston, Manchester and Maidstone A campaign is taking place in three areas in England to challenge people's ... read more
Consultation on night flying restrictions at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted The second part of the two stage consultation on night flying restrictions ... read more
Council tax collection rates continue to improve Figures released on 23rd June show that councils in England have made further improvements in ... read more
Defra consults on detailed foot and mouth disease control legislation Defra has started consulting on legislation to implement the EU Foot and ... read more
Government Confirms Licensing Act Timetable The new licensing laws will come into effect on Thursday 24th November, the Licensing Minister, James ... read more
Hazardous waste: the rules are changing Defra and the waste industry have teamed up to urge businesses to know the facts on new hazardous waste ... read more
Historic right of access begins in northern England Walkers are now able to enjoy more than half a million hectares of the most spectacular ... read more
Inconsiderate hedge owners to be cut down to size under new legislation Homeowners will no longer need to suffer the misery caused by high hedges, ... read more
Local area agreements rolled out to all top tier authorities Details of the second round of 'Local Area Agreements' have been confirmed by the ... read more
Minister urges communities to work together to beat the arson blight Emergency services, councils and local people must work together on early ... read more