by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Aug 25, 2025 | News from DEFRA, Policy
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on its proposed Offshore Wind Environmental Compensatory Measures Reforms. DEFRA would like to hear from stakeholders who have an interest in offshore wind development and the delivery of...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Nov 25, 2024 | News from DEFRA, Past Events
Defra has announced news relating to Fisheries Management Plans. Publication of the Flatfish FMP which was consulted on in 2023 Consultations on the next five draft Defra-led Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs). The consultations close at 23:59 on 19 January 2025 A UK...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Nov 20, 2024 | Call for Support, News from DEFRA, Papers & Reports, Past Events
Online consultation events, factsheets and video now available We are happy to announce that Defra’s online consultation events are open for you to book your place with the opportunity to share your views on the draft plans and feed them into the...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Oct 10, 2024 | Call for Support, News from DEFRA, Policy
Defra has published major consultations today on the next five Defra-led draft Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs). The consultations close on Sunday 19 January 2025. Read and share your views by clicking on these links below. (You can submit your consultation response...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Aug 16, 2024 | Call for Support, News from DEFRA, Papers & Reports, Policy
Defra would like to complete a process evaluation of the Biodiversity Duty on public authorities, as introduced by Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006 and updated by the Environment Act 2021 (sections 102 and 103). As part of...
by Jane Harrad-Roberts | Mar 5, 2024 | Call for Support, News from DEFRA
Defra is seeking feedback on policies to update guidance on Marine Protected Area assessments. The deadline is 22 March 2024. It is particularly keen to hear from marine industries affected by the consenting and planning process on how applicable and feasible the...
