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26 Mar 2019

Michael Gove questioned by MPs on the provisions of the Environment Bill – Watch the Video

Questioning goes to the heart of the provisions in the Bill on audit and the principles at the heart of sustainability and environmental management. EAC ‘The Environmental Audit Committee examines the proposed Office for Environmental Protection, the environmental principles, Environmental Improvement Plans, collaboration with the devolved administrations and no-deal preparations. Witnesses Wednesday 20 March 2019, […]

17 Mar 2019

Michael Gove – Tony Juniper & Emma Howard Boyd – who would have thought it when he was appointed? He supports strong leaders & advocates who get environment and climate change

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Defra ‘Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove, has reappointed Emma Howard Boyd as Chair of the Environment Agency. In confirming the reappointment, Secretary of State Michael Gove said: I am grateful for Emma’s strong leadership and achievements over her first term. She has played a crucial part in the Environment […]

17 Mar 2019

Robert Goodwill takes over from George Eustice as Fisheries Minister at Defra to a scathing letter from the Lords on quotas

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Robert Goodwill has been appointed as Fisheries Minister at Defra. He takes over from George Eustice who has resigned over issues concerning the delay to Brexit votes. Goodwill has arrived to receive a scathing letter from the Lords concerning quotas MCS Debbie Crockard: ‘New fisheries minister – more than just goodwill will be needed in […]

14 Mar 2019

Net Gain: Government to mandate net gain in the forthcoming Environment Bill

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Defra ‘The Government has today (13 March) confirmed that new developments must deliver an overall increase in biodiversity. Following our consultation last year, the Chancellor confirmed today in the Spring Statement that the government will use the forthcoming Environment Bill to mandate ‘biodiversity net gain’ – meaning the delivery of much-needed infrastructure and housing is not at the expense […]

05 Mar 2019

Brexit & Fisheries, exporting and importing – Preparing for a No Deal – Defra

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Preparing for a grim reality – the Defra website is bursting with technical briefings on everything from fisheries to chemicals, two sets of guidance on fisheries and importing and exporting fish. Ditto the MMO website The fisheries sector and preparing for EU Exit If the UK leaves the EU on 29 March without a deal, […]

24 Feb 2019

Water efficiency policy options: Heads Up on new Defra consultation likely to be in April

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From Nathan Richardson, Waterwise: Hot on the heels of the current Defra consultation on Improving Management of Water in the Environment Defra are preparing to consult and seek evidence on a range of water efficiency policy options including: potentially setting a target for personal water consumption introducing a water labelling scheme tightening water efficiency standards in building […]

24 Feb 2019

Conservation Covenants – Michael Gove launches consultation

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Defra ‘Conservation covenants will unleash a new wave of legal safeguards for England’s wildlife and natural environment, subject to a consultation launched by Environment Secretary Michael Gove today (22 February). The government is seeking views on how best to introduce conservation covenants, fulfilling a commitment made in the 25 Year Environment Plan. They are voluntary but legally-binding […]

20 Feb 2019

Government sets out plans to overhaul waste system – a series of consultations

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The government launches a series of consultations to overhaul the waste system. Published 18 February 2019 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, HM Treasury, The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, and The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Press release and details of consultations Government launches consultations to overhaul the waste system, cut plastic pollution, and move […]