We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Bring photo ID to vote Check what photo ID you'll need to vote in person in the General Election on 4 July.
How to dispose of dead wild birds or ask for them to be removed.
Government receiving regular updates on a Boil Water Notice from South West Water.
A guide to the types of development that will be exempt from the mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements.
Permits for installations, medium combustion plant, specified generator, waste or mining waste operations, water discharge or groundwater activities, or work on or near a main river or sea defence.
Guidance on what BNG is and how it affects land managers, developers and local planning authorities.
The local council must keep public areas like parks, playgrounds and pavements clear of dog mess - report a dog fouling problem to the local council
Guidance about how the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 offer will work for farmers.
How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
How and when local authorities can and cannot use fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for householders not complying with waste receptacle requirements.
How to report sheep and goat movements to the Livestock Information Service.
Standard rules and bespoke permits for using, treating, storing and disposing of waste. Check if you need a permit and find out how to apply.
Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health.
Extension to the neutering deadline for XL Bully dogs that were less than 7 months old on the 31 January 2024
How to get an export health certificate to export or move live animals and animal products from Great Britain to the EU, Northern Ireland or non-EU countries.
Find out about the SFI actions for soils, what land is eligible for each action, and what you need to do to get paid.
Information on the legal responsibilities of people who own or care for domestic pets
How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
How councils assess and deal with nuisance odours from industrial, trade and business premises.
How to report dead wild birds.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).