Recycling news: 2017

Policy & government Regulating Clinical Trials This POSTnote describes the new EU Clinical Trial Regulation and the timetable for its implementation and examines its likely impact on the regulation of clinical trials in the UK post-Brexit. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 2 Oct 2017 Policy & government S43 2PR, Tawnywood Recycling Limited: environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Phoenix Materials Recycling Facility, Chesterfield under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 2 Oct 2017 Policy & government Brexit Minister visits university and businesses in Northern Ireland Robin Walker concludes visit to Northern Ireland. GOV.UK · 29 Sept 2017 Policy & government SoUK.LB to promote social enterprise in Lebanon SoUK.LB - Social Enterprise Hub is a pioneering project on social enterprise in Lebanon with $15,000 to $40,000 grant per finalist. GOV.UK · 29 Sept 2017 Policy & government Environmental permitting and statutory nuisance Document explaining the relationship between the Environmental Permitting Regulations and local authorities’ statutory nuisance duties. GOV.UK · 29 Sept 2017 Policy & government Untitled - Department of Energy (.gov) US Department of Energy · 28 Sept 2017 Policy & government Mr F M Donnelly v Total Recycling Solutions (North East) Ltd and others: 2501119/2016 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Sept 2017 Policy & government Mr J Galloway v Williams Recycling Centre Ltd: 2401904/2017 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 27 Sept 2017 Policy & government VCM8155 - Venture Capital Schemes: companies receiving risk finance investments: exceptions to the basic age condition: investment to enter new product market or geographic market – condition B GOV.UK · 26 Sept 2017 Policy & government Scotland needs to take more action to meet its ambitious climate change plans Scotland’s plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions into the 2030s will need to bring forward firmer policies in transport, heating and other sectors if it is to remain world-leading, the Committee on Climate Change says. Climate Change Committee · 24 Sept 2017 Policy & government Government invests in northern transport infrastructure Chris Grayling speaks about transport investment in the north and announces investment in digital intercity railway plans. GOV.UK · 22 Sept 2017 Policy & government Barriers at the ready in ‘Broadchurch’ A Dorset seaside resort made famous by the television drama Broadchurch will be the location of an Environment Agency training exercise next week (Tuesday 26 September 2017). GOV.UK · 22 Sept 2017 Policy & government British trade mission from Northern Ireland visits Kuwait Seven companies from Northern Ireland will visit Kuwait from 23 to 25 September 2017 as part of a trade mission GOV.UK · 21 Sept 2017 Policy & government Flood risk reduced and wildlife brimming over on the Ribble Combining 2 nature reserves at Hesketh in Lancashire marks great step forward for conservation and flood resilience. GOV.UK · 21 Sept 2017 Policy & government UK Aid continues to support Lebanon's economy Mercy Corps held a graduation ceremony under 'INTAJ' programme funded by UK Aid targeting economic opportunities in Bekaa and North Lebanon GOV.UK · 15 Sept 2017 Policy & government Crackdown on illegal waste sites The government is cracking down on illegal waste sites, making rogue operators liable for landfill tax. GOV.UK · 13 Sept 2017 Policy & government Landfill Tax: extending the scope to illegal disposals A consultation on whether to bring illegal waste sites within the scope of Landfill Tax. GOV.UK · 13 Sept 2017 Policy & government Under pressure: Preparing for UK water shortages Climate change is likely to contribute to increased risk of water supply deficits. Although plans to manage the UK’s water supply and demand are in place, water companies may need to be more ambitious as they develop strategies for the future, says Gemma Holmes. Climate Change Committee · 12 Sept 2017 Policy & government HM Land Registry Annual Report and Accounts 2016 to 2017 Our performance from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017 and information about the digital transformation of our services, IT platforms and the register. GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2017 Policy & government Broadband Boost for Wales Rural homes and businesses across Wales set to benefit from better broadband GOV.UK · 12 Sept 2017 Policy & government Unemployment insurance for employers - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 11 Sept 2017 Policy & government One Care - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 9 Sept 2017 Policy & government The Great British Broadband Boost Up to £645m to become available to help take superfast speeds to hardest to reach places in the UK GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2017 Policy & government Finance Bill legislates for remaining tax changes 'A fair tax system is a key part of our plan to build a fairer society', says Mel Stride, Financial Secretary. GOV.UK · 8 Sept 2017 Policy & government Borderland State Park - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 8 Sept 2017 Policy & government Finding a Job - Mass.gov Massachusetts DEP · 8 Sept 2017 Policy & government British Ambassador congratulates the winners of the Hackathon British Ambassador John Casson congratulates the winners of the British Embassy Hackathon. GOV.UK · 7 Sept 2017 Policy & government Science, technology, and innovation studies in Parliament Event on 26 Ocober 2017. This meeting will bring together academic researchers and parliamentary staff, enabling us to learn more about Science Technology and Innovation Studies, whilst academic researchers will be able to learn more about the work of Parliament in regard to securing information and developing science policy. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Sept 2017 Policy & government Brexit Research for Policy Event on 30 October 2017. What are the expected impacts of the Brexit process currently looking like? What can researchers and experts tell us about the likely policy outcomes of the withdrawal from the European Union? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Sept 2017 Policy & government Mental health research for policy Event on 16 November 2017. This meeting will bring together academic researchers and parliamentary staff, enabling us to learn more about Science Technology and Innovation Studies, whilst academic researchers will be able to learn more about the work of Parliament in regard to securing information and developing science policy. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Sept 2017 Policy & government The role of research in the UK Parliament Event on 30 November 2017. How do different types of policy-makers understand and use research across the UK Parliament, and what are the key routes through which research actually gets in? This event launches a new report into how research is conceived and used within the UK Parliament. It is based on a two-year study into how different people understand and use research across parliament, and… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Sept 2017 Policy & government BH20 7PA, Viridor Waste Management Limited: environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Tatchells Landfill Site, Wareham under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 1 Sept 2017 Policy & government Adaptation Sub-Committee seeks new members The Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) of the Committee on Climate Change is seeking two new expert members. The appointees will be responsible for helping to steer the work of the ASC, determining its strategic direction and providing impartial input into the Sub-Committee’s work. Climate Change Committee · 29 Aug 2017 Policy & government Planes fuelled by waste could take off from British airports Planes could take off from British airports using fuels made from rubbish that gets sent to landfill, under a new government scheme. GOV.UK · 27 Aug 2017 Policy & government NSW Road Noise Policy - NSW EPA NSW EPA · 17 Aug 2017 Policy & government The hidden problem of overheating Every year for the past four years, the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) of the Committee on Climate Change has recommended to the Government that more should be done to address the growing risk of overheating in homes and other buildings. But overheating is not generally seen as a big issue compared to other climate risks, such as flooding. Why should the Government, and the public, care about o… Climate Change Committee · 8 Aug 2017 Policy & government The rapidly changing arctic environment Event on 14 September 2017. POST and NERC are jointly hosting an event to launch a new Arctic report specifically designed for policy and decision makers on Thursday, September 14th from 11:00 - 13:00. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 6 Aug 2017 Policy & government Migrants and Housing Migration is often cited in public debate as a significant factor in the demand for UK housing. This POSTnote provides an overview of available research on migrants and housing. It examines definitions and data sources on migration and its implications. It also outlines the possible impact of migrants on housing, including variation by tenure type, migrant characteristics and region. Finally, i… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 4 Aug 2017 Policy & government Charitable recycling company wins Sellafield contract ‘Recycling Lives’ will recycle metal from the nuclear site, offering jobs and training opportunities at a new depot in Workington. GOV.UK · 4 Aug 2017 Policy & government Green policies made up 9% of typical household energy bill in 2016, CCC analysis shows Policies to tackle climate change – including measures to shift towards a low-carbon electricity system and improve the energy efficiency of UK homes – account for just 9% of the typical ‘dual fuel’ household energy bill, independent analysis by the CCC shows. Climate Change Committee · 3 Aug 2017