Official Statistics: Communities and Households Statistics for Rural England

Communities and Households Statistics for Rural England – December 2025




Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk

The public is urged to remain vigilant




Clean air zones

Where you’ll find clean air zones, how to check if you’ll need to pay a charge and create a business account, and what support or exemptions are available.




Guidance: Poor reproductive performance in cattle and sheep during Bluetongue outbreaks

Guidance for vets on investigating poor reproductive performance in sheep and cattle, when bluetongue virus (BTV) should be considered as a potential cause.




Extended producer responsibility for packaging: recycling obligations and waste disposal fees

UK organisations that are affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging may need to get evidence of packaging waste recycling and pay disposal fees.