Recycling news: 2014

Policy & government DY3 4DA: Environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Oak Farm Quarry Landfill Site, Dudley under the Industrial Emissions Directive GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2014 Policy & government CV33 9PP: Environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Ufton Farm Landfill Site, Ufton under the Industrial Emissions Directive GOV.UK · 31 Dec 2014 Policy & government Recovered appeal: land at Winterton landfill site, off Coleby Road, West Halton, Winterton (ref 2207858, 22 December 2014) Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission. GOV.UK · 23 Dec 2014 Policy & government Wales Bill receives Royal Assent Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb: "This is an historic day for Wales." GOV.UK · 17 Dec 2014 Policy & government Claim Landfill Tax credits How to claim Landfill Tax credits if you take part in the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) scheme. GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2014 Policy & government Landfill Tax manual Public access to Landfill Tax guidance used internally by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). GOV.UK · 15 Dec 2014 Policy & government Community ownership in action Meeting the UK’s climate targets will require a steady expansion in the supply of low-carbon electricity, for example… Climate Change Committee · 15 Dec 2014 Policy & government Magnox nuclear sites: strategic review of timing and sequence of reactor dismantling Review of benefits of dismantling reactors at one or more Magnox nuclear sites on a shorter timescale than currently assumed. GOV.UK · 14 Dec 2014 Policy & government Wales Bill completes Parliamentary stages Stephen Crabb: "a significant step forward on the path towards a lasting devolution settlement" GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2014 Policy & government Tax deposits and bonds Tax and duties HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can ask for a security on, how long they can keep it and what to do if you disagree. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2014 Policy & government Landfill Tax: compliance work in relation to lower rate This Tax Information and Impact Note is about Landfill Tax and compliance work in relation to lower rate. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2014 Policy & government Finance Bill 2015: indirect taxes and excise duties The government has published draft indirect tax and excise duties legislation for technical consultation. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2014 Policy & government Landfill tax - liability of waste 'fines' Proposals for the new 'loss on ignition' test that will help landfill site operators determine the correct tax liability of fines. GOV.UK · 10 Dec 2014 Policy & government Low-carbon action in the power sector has already reduced emissions equivalent to taking 10 million cars off the road Committee on Climate Change finds that policies to support cleaner low-carbon electricity made up £45 of energy bills in 2013. Climate Change Committee · 9 Dec 2014 Policy & government New long-term investment scenarios point to the need for much greater flood resilience On Tuesday, two much-awaited flood investment documents were published (see previous blog). Both Defra’s six-year Investment Plan and… Climate Change Committee · 5 Dec 2014 Policy & government CCC comment – 2014: A year of record-breaking temperatures Yesterday the Met Office reported that human influence is an important factor in possible global and UK temperature records. Early figures show 2014 is on course to be one of, if not the warmest, year on record both worldwide and for the UK. Climate Change Committee · 4 Dec 2014 Policy & government Six flood defence questions the Autumn Statement should answer On Wednesday, the Autumn Statement is expected to make significant announcements about future investment in flood and coastal… Climate Change Committee · 1 Dec 2014 Policy & government Devolution of Landfill Tax to Scotland and the 2 year transitional period for the Landfill Communities Fund This Tax Information and Impact Note explains that legislation will be made to amend the Landfill Tax Regulations 1996 for the switch off of Landfill Tax and the closure of the Landfill Communities Fund scheme in Scotland. GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2014 Policy & government Draft Legislation: The Devolution of Landfill Tax (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2015 This draft legislation amends The Landfill Tax Regulations 1996. GOV.UK · 28 Nov 2014 Policy & government Vince Cable announces £40 million to support cutting-edge research on visit to Worksop and Lincoln Vince Cable announces £40 million of funding to support research in the industrial biotechnology sector. GOV.UK · 27 Nov 2014 Policy & government The Smith Commission has reported – what's next? An extensive package of new powers for the Scottish Parliament have been agreed. Read about the next steps here. GOV.UK · 27 Nov 2014 Policy & government Adapting to flood risk in a changing climate our latest blog post asks: is current policy helping to address the expected increase in future flood risk? Climate Change Committee · 27 Nov 2014 Policy & government The IPCC Report and the UK 2050 target This month saw the release of the new Synthesis Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).… Climate Change Committee · 25 Nov 2014 Policy & government UK Government pushing ahead with Wales Bill Stephen Crabb and Baroness Jenny Randerson welcome Wales Bill passing through House of Lords. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2014 Policy & government Disagree with a tax decision or penalty What to do when you disagree with a tax decision (HMRC1) - appealing against a decision, getting a review by HMRC and reasonable excuses. GOV.UK · 24 Nov 2014 Policy & government Secretary of State for Wales sets out long-term vision on devolution Stephen Crabb speaks at Institute of Welsh Affairs event setting out his vision for devolution in Wales. GOV.UK · 17 Nov 2014 Policy & government Going electric CCC analysis shows that the UK needs 60% of new cars and vans to be electric by 2030 to meet our 2050 climate change targets, but with this figure currently at less than 1%, there are big public perception barriers to overcome. Climate Change Committee · 11 Nov 2014 Policy & government National Audit Office finds evidence of under-investment in flood risk management The latest value for money audit by the government’s spending watchdog finds good value being achieved with the money… Climate Change Committee · 5 Nov 2014 Policy & government Income Tax - Government.nl Government of the Netherlands · 29 Oct 2014 Policy & government “Significant weakening” of plans to manage flood risk from new development Lord Krebs, Chairman of the Adaptation Sub-Committee has written to Elizabeth Truss, the Environment Secretary, to express concerns about how the government now intends to encourage the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in new development. Climate Change Committee · 28 Oct 2014 Policy & government Recovered appeal: Arpley landfill site, Forrest Way, Sankey Bridges, Warrington (ref: 2201665, 23 October 2014) Decision letter and Inspector’s Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission. GOV.UK · 24 Oct 2014 Policy & government How food businesses must dispose of food and former foodstuffs How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste. GOV.UK · 21 Oct 2014 Policy & government Zero carbon buildings are becoming a reality The UK’s buildings have the reputation of being old, draughty and expensive to heat. Fortunately, this has been… Climate Change Committee · 21 Oct 2014 Policy & government Landfill fires: review and investigation of deep-seated fires within landfill sites A study reviewing the occurrence of landfill fires in the UK and the practical solutions that have been employed to deal with them. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2014 Policy & government Crucial step towards fiscal devolution The UK Treasury and Secretary of State for Wales have met with the Welsh Government in a landmark step towards greater fiscal devolution. GOV.UK · 20 Oct 2014 Policy & government Minerals Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2014 Policy & government WA7 4QF: Environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Randle Landfill Site, Runcorn under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2014 Policy & government LG52 7DG: Environmental permit issued View the permit issued for Wingmoor Farm Landfill (West), Cheltenham under the Industrial Emissions Directive. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2014 Policy & government National planning policy for waste This document sets out the government's detailed waste planning policies. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2014 Policy & government Forecasting 2020 waste arisings and treatment capacity: Hertfordshire County Council waste treatment project analysis Updated estimates of England’s ability to meet the Landfill Directive target and analysis of the Hertfordshire County Council residual waste project. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2014