Open consultation: A future framework for heat in buildings: call for evidence

The Clean Growth Strategy presented major policies and plans that will cut the cost of energy, drive economic growth, create high value jobs right across the UK, and improve our quality of life.

This call for evidence reaffirms that ambition by building on the commitment to phase out installation of high carbon fossil fuel heating in new and existing buildings off the gas grid, during the 2020s. The consultation document explains what we mean by this ambition, and seeks evidence on how we could implement it.

The heating industry has a vital role to play. It is essential for installers, suppliers and manufacturers in the coal and oil sectors to show leadership. Government will listen to, and work with, our experienced heating experts from all sectors of the industry. Our heating industry must retain its position as a world leader, seeing this process as an opportunity to lead the change that is necessary, and not let the world change without them. Phasing out high carbon fossil fuel heating may be a challenge, but it is also an opportunity for new jobs, new skills, and investment in innovation, as well as greater comfort and convenience for our households and businesses. Moreover, what we do now to decarbonise buildings off the gas grid may pave the way for future decarbonisation of the wider building stock.

We are seeking evidence from across society, in particular from both consumers and the heat market:

  • those using or working with fossil fuels
  • those using or working with low carbon alternatives.

This is essential so that we can explore the options available to take action during the 2020s and build consensus for that action.




Transparency data: Liverpool Harbour Revision Order

Updated: Documents added

On 1 August 2018, Mersey Docks and Harbour Company (MDHC) made a formal application to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) under section 14 of the Harbours Act 1964 for a Harbour Revision Order (HRO) in respect of works to be undertaken within the limits of the Port by Liverpool City Council.

The Order would authorise the construction and maintenance of works and other facilities at the Port within the limits of deviation shown on the associated plans. The works comprise the construction of a reinforced concrete suspended deck, a cruise liner terminal building, a vehicular and pedestrian linkspan bridge, a new floating pontoon and two steel mono pile mooring dolphins.

The Order would also authorise the demolition of the existing timber and concrete decked jetty known as Princes Jetty, as well as modifications to the existing landing stage.
The application is undergoing a 42 day public consultation, starting on 10 August 2018. The deadline for submitting comments is 21 September 2018. For further information on the consultation process, please review the advertisement notice.

Due to file size constraints not all documents have been uploaded to the public register. Documents not included on the public register are detailed within the ‘Public Register Documents list’ included above. If you wish to be provided with any of these documents please contact the harbour orders team via the harbourorders@marinemanagement.org.uk inbox.

If you would like to make a representation please do so in writing via the harbourorders@marinemanagement.org.uk inbox. Representations should quote reference DC10147.




Consultation outcome: Introducing the Sea Fishing (Enforcement) Regulations 2018

Updated: Summary of responses added.

We want to know what you think about our draft Sea Fishing (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

These regulations will clarify how things are enforced and reinstate some enforcement powers to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officers (IFCOs).

This will allow IFCOs to directly enforce EU fisheries conservation measures like rules on bass, blue fin tuna and marking of gear.




Notice: IP26 4RJ, Nova Farming Ltd: environmental permit issued

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

  • Operator name: Nova Farming Ltd
  • Installation name: Methwold Airfield Poultry Farm
  • Permit number: EPR/ZP3936YE/A001



Notice: CH65 1BL, Less Common Metals Limited environmental permit issued

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

  • Operator name: Less Common Metals Limited
  • Installation name: Unit 2 Hooton Park
  • Permit number: EPR/RP3233CZ/V004