Consultation outcome: Single use carrier bags: extending and increasing the charge

Seeking views on extending and increasing the single use carrier bag charge as part of our commitment in the 25 Year Environment Plan.




Press release: £500,000 funding for innovative research to diagnose TB in cattle faster

The government has awarded £500,000 grant funding for projects that develop new tools to diagnose tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle.




Illegal waste activities targeted in Chelmsford, Essex

Essex residents are being urged to get rid of their waste properly after around 8 houses-worth of rubbish was discovered illegally dumped in Chelmsford.




Guidance: Pet travel: approved air, sea and rail carriers and routes

Check the transport companies and routes you can use to bring your pet cat, dog or ferret to England, Scotland or Wales.




Plan for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull

A consultation has been launched about plans for a flood storage area at Castlehill to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses