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Importers and import agents need to use IPAFFS to notify authorities about imports to Great Britain.
Use Sam to submit TB test results online if you are an Official Veterinarian (OV) or Approved TB Tester (ATT).
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
Now closed for applications. Capital items that benefit boundaries, trees and orchards, water and air priorities, assessments, improvements and natural flood management.
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.
Find out when you are permitted to cut and trim hedgerows on or next to land used for agriculture.
Guidance for landlords of domestic private rented property on how to comply with the 2018 ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’ standard (EPC band E).
How to access the Environment Agency's public registers of environmental information.
Tools and guides for measuring the biodiversity value of habitat for biodiversity net gain (BNG).
How UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Apply for grants and other funding to increase productivity, manage your land to benefit the environment and support your agricultural business.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the sheep netting item.
Workplace recycling in England changed on 31 March 2025. Guidance for all businesses, charities and public sector organisations on separating recyclable waste.
Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to apply for an export health certificate.
Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take in England.
How to register if you keep up to 49 birds, including any you keep as pets.
Planning practice guidance on biodiversity net gain. Biodiversity net gain is a way of creating and improving biodiversity by requiring development to have a positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the fencing item.
Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs) in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to certify export health certificates.
Find contact numbers and email addresses for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
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