Thousands of homeowners will be able to extend their properties quickly and easily without the need for a full planning application.
Link: Press release: Housing Minister announces boost for families and high streets as planning red tape is axed
Source: Gov Press Releases
Ceredigion and Powys Councils approve ‘inter-authority agreement’ committing them to collaborate on projects that benefit their regional economy.
Link: Press release: UK Government Minister for Wales Welcomes Progress on Mid Wales Growth Deal
Source: Gov Press Releases
The Environmental Audit Committee is to take evidence at St. Catharine’s College, Cambridge as part of its inquiry into invasive species.
Link: MPs assess invasive species threat with Cambridge University outreach event
Source: Parliamentary News
Today, Thursday 23 May 2019, The Planning Inspectorate accepted for Examination, an application by EDF Energy (Thermal Generation) Limited for a proposed power station of electrical generation capacity within the wider West Burton Power station site just south of Gainsborough.
Link: Press release: The Planning Inspectorate accepts West Burton C power station application for Examination
Source: Gov Press Releases
Manuscript of works by the poet John Donne is at risk of being lost abroad unless a UK buyer can step in to save it
Link: Press release: Rare seventeenth century poetry manuscript at risk of export
Source: Gov Press Releases
This Order amends the Control of Salmonella in Poultry Order (S.I. 2007/3574) to designate the Secretary of State as competent authority in respect of England for the purposes of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the control of salmonella and other food-borne zoonotic agents (OJ No L 325, 12.12.2003, p.1).
Link: The Control of Salmonella in Poultry (Amendment) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
This Order replaces the Individual Ascertainment of Value (England) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1380), which expires on 1st July 2019. It operates alongside the Cattle Compensation (England) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/945).
Link: The Individual Ascertainment of Value (England) Order 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
Communities along the route of Britain’s new railway are being encouraged to get involved, as HS2 brings a new engagement roadshow to popular locations across the country.
Link: Press release: HS2 pop-up engagement space encourages communities to get involved
Source: Gov Press Releases
The UK and Azerbaijan have committed to renew combined efforts to tackle challenges facing the energy sector.
Link: Press release: UK and Azerbaijan commit to fresh partnership on renewable energy
Source: Gov Press Releases
Changes to school-to-school improvement to be tested in up to nine areas of the country.
Link: Press release: Thousands of schools to improve through shared expertise
Source: Gov Press Releases
