Archive for 'Information Bulletins'
Defra announces five members of the Natural Capital Committee
Five members have been appointed to the independent Natural Capital Committee by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman. The Committee will help Government to ensure the value of England’s natural capital and its potential to support growth is fully taken into account in decision-making. The Natural Capital Committee, a key Natural Environment White Paper Commitment, will provide [...]
Prior Information Notice – Administration of future CAP schemes
A Prior Information Notice has been issued, inviting suppliers to a Market Sounding event to explore options for future Common Agricultural Policy systems.
Defra pledges £2 million to support the air quality grant programme
Defra today announced the launch of the 2012/13 air quality grant programme, with funds of £2 million to support local authorities in tackling air pollution, in particular, reducing Nitrogen Dioxide emissions. Poor air quality harms health and can impact on ecosystems. Traffic emissions – one of the main sources of Nitrogen Dioxide – are often [...]
Appointment to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Professor Michel Kaiser has been appointed as an independent member of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), by Richard Benyon, Natural Environment and Marine Minister. The appointment will run from 1 April 2012 for three years, and Professor Kaiser will receive a remuneration of £9,836 a year based on 2.5 days a month. JNCC is [...]
Regional flood and coastal committees and chair appointments
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed Tim Farr as the Chair of the new Trent Regional Flood And Coastal Committee (RFCC), and Anne Wheeler as the Chair of the new Severn and Wye RFCC. Both appointments will take effect from 18 April 2012 and will run until 30 June 2015. The [...]
New board members for the Gangmasters Licensing Authority
Six new representative members have been appointed to the Board of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) and ten current members have been reappointed for a further term. The appointments commenced on 1 April 2012 and last for a period of between two and three years. GLA Board member positions do not attract remuneration, although members are entitled [...]
Air Pollution
Each year, as the weather gets warmer, there is a possibility of some air pollutants reaching higher levels for short periods of time, especially if there is still, sunny weather. Whilst most people will not be affected by short term peaks in air pollution, some people, particularly vulnerable groups such as those with existing heart [...]
Appointments to the Seafish board
The four UK Fisheries Ministers have appointed a new Board to the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish). This follows discussions with the industry on Seafish’s future, which were held last autumn. A new deputy chair, Jane Ryder and seven non-executive members have been appointed to the Seafish Board from 1 April 2012. The non-executive board [...]
Non-Executive Director appointments to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board
Two new non-executive directors, Wendy Barnes and Robin Paynter Bryant, have been appointed to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board. Both appointments are based on a time commitment of two days per month and receive a remuneration rate of £10,680 per annum. Wendy Barnes’ appointment runs from 7 February 2012, for four years until [...]
Final two members appointed to Animal Health and Welfare Board for England
The final two members of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE) were appointed today.