Environmental watchdog probes potential failures in sewage regulation
An Office for Environmental Protection investigation has revealed potential legal breaches,…
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Environmental watchdog intervenes in appeal against new oil wells in Surrey
The OEP has been allowed to intervene in a Supreme Court appeal, emphasising the significance…
Government under investigation over handling of combined sewer overflows
It aims to determine whether Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Environment Secretary have…
‘Environment nearing dangerous tipping points’
An independent watchdog is calling on the government to step up environmental protection
Office for Environmental Protection: Government appoints first new board members
They will advise government and hold public authorities to account for their implementation of…
UK to launch Interim Office for Environmental Protection
The new Office will be set up from July in non-statutory form to provide independent oversight…
Natalie Prosser appointed as Interim CEO for Office for Environmental Protection
She will start her role, which is limited until December, in February, alongside…
Office for Environmental Protection: Dame Glenys Stacey chosen as preferred Chair
The Office will provide scrutiny and advice on the implementation of environmental law as well…
Defra begins search for inaugural Chair of new environment watchdog
The Office for Environmental Protection will monitor the government's progress towards…
Government’s Environment Bill ‘not fit for purpose’
The Environmental Audit Committee has requested that a number of areas of the bill be…
