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Construction (Environmental) Management Plans C(E)MPs
Construction (Environmental) Management Plans, C(E)MPs, are documents that are produced as part of planning applications.
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Illegal Workers in Construction – CCS Spotlight
The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) have updated their semi-annual ‘Spotlight’ feature to focus on Illegal Working.
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DEFRA Delays DRS Scheme
DEFRA have announced that the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be delayed till October 2027 rather than October 2025.
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Landfill Tax Increase
As a part of the Spring Budget,
there will be an increase in the standard rate of Landfill tax.
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The Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act (BSA) aims to improve building safety standards in the construction industry.
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New Charges for Waste Shipment Regulations
The Environment Agency (EA) have introduced a “fairer” system, where charges for regulating international waste shipments have been amended.
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Determination of Environmental Permits for New Waste Incineration Facilities Paused
The determination of environmental permits for new waste incineration facilities has been temporarily paused.
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UK-Wide Ban On Wet Wipes Containing Plastic
The sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic across the UK are to be banned by the UK Government.
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Workplace Recycling Regulations
What are they? The Workplace Recycling Regulations are a piece of new legislation passed by the Welsh
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Exciting News – FREE Virtual CPD Sessions!
Exciting News – FREE Virtual CPD Sessions! For two Fridays in April, 19th & 26th, WPS is
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Climate Change Risk Assessments for Permitted Sites – Are you prepared?
Do you hold an environmental permit? All regulated facilities that hold an environmental permit issued by the
![UPDATE - Developing a Management System: Environmental Permits Guidance](https://wpsccltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Developing-a-Management-System-Environmental-Permits-Guidance.jpg)
UPDATE – Developing a Management System: Environmental Permits Guidance
Introduction: Developing a management system and keeping it up to date in order to carry out activities
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Construction (Environmental) Management Plans C(E)MPs
Construction (Environmental) Management Plans, C(E)MPs, are documents that are produced as part of planning applications.
![](https://wpsccltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Picture2.jpg)
Illegal Workers in Construction – CCS Spotlight
The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) have updated their semi-annual ‘Spotlight’ feature to focus on Illegal Working.
![](https://wpsccltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/480_F_333312396_Hepui5t4tMwI0xuVase0MKZLdpHCz3Q7.jpg)
DEFRA Delays DRS Scheme
DEFRA have announced that the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be delayed till October 2027 rather than October 2025.
![](https://wpsccltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/480_F_233628803_ZNbxWsmgNC0HppFb8jh01RWgUMSGYvOx.jpg)
Landfill Tax Increase
As a part of the Spring Budget,
there will be an increase in the standard rate of Landfill tax.
![](https://wpsccltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/7dffc981-49e2-4d78-94f6-545d6ff9451d.png)
The Building Safety Act
The Building Safety Act (BSA) aims to improve building safety standards in the construction industry.
![](https://wpsccltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/480_F_310677630_fCvp9ZaraMilHkb60Ef2DZCbrYMexgFS.jpg)
New Charges for Waste Shipment Regulations
The Environment Agency (EA) have introduced a “fairer” system, where charges for regulating international waste shipments have been amended.
![](https://wpsccltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/480_F_507096290_GspE9Az6yXRONKtNXzgE8ecOHLAWtMeO.jpg)
Determination of Environmental Permits for New Waste Incineration Facilities Paused
The determination of environmental permits for new waste incineration facilities has been temporarily paused.
![](https://wpsccltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/480_F_200789815_Vi9Xm6MoVkK0F7cJc2paakbExADzz8bL.jpg)
UK-Wide Ban On Wet Wipes Containing Plastic
The sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic across the UK are to be banned by the UK Government.
![](https://wpsccltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/240_F_237199352_lkSiNIsCkzID6vYtN7BGDS6sthAxqMtR.jpg)
Workplace Recycling Regulations
What are they? The Workplace Recycling Regulations are a piece of new legislation passed by the Welsh
![Exciting News – FREE Virtual CPD Sessions!](https://wpsccltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CPD-pic-for-news.jpg)
Exciting News – FREE Virtual CPD Sessions!
Exciting News – FREE Virtual CPD Sessions! For two Fridays in April, 19th & 26th, WPS is
![Climate Change Risk Assessments for Permitted Sites - Are you prepared?](https://wpsccltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Climate-Change-Risk-Assessments-for-Permitted-Sites-2.jpg)
Climate Change Risk Assessments for Permitted Sites – Are you prepared?
Do you hold an environmental permit? All regulated facilities that hold an environmental permit issued by the
![UPDATE - Developing a Management System: Environmental Permits Guidance](https://wpsccltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Developing-a-Management-System-Environmental-Permits-Guidance.jpg)
UPDATE – Developing a Management System: Environmental Permits Guidance
Introduction: Developing a management system and keeping it up to date in order to carry out activities