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CL:AIRE is a UK charity committed to providing a valuable service for all those involved in sustainable land reuse.
We develop training resources, disseminate information and act as a credible resource for all stakeholders, ensuring we remain at the cutting-edge of best practice and innovation.

 

Improving efficiency & raising standards
Improving efficiency & raising standards
Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP), National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Affected by Contamination (NQMS), Asbestos in Soil, SuRF...
Supporting our Members
Supporting our Members
Find out about the benefits of becoming a CL:AIRE Principal or Supporter Member:- Member discounts, Networking, Working Groups, ...
Sharing Knowledge & Developing People
Sharing Knowledge & Developing People
Water and Land Library ( WALL), Continuing Professional development through Training and workshops...
CL:AIRE Membership
CL:AIRE works with its Members to raise awareness and pursue shared objectives in land, water and environmental management by collecting strategic industry information and developing industry initiatives that improve efficiency and save money.
Gas Protection Verification Scheme (GPVS)
The GPVS seeks to raise standards in membrane inspection, verification and reporting and provide confidence that risks associated with ground gases have been adequately managed.
Definition of Waste Code of Practice
The Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoWCoP) provides a clear, consistent and efficient process which enables the reuse of excavated materials on-site or their movement between sites.

Find out more...Register of materials...
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NQMS for Land Contamination Management
The National Quality Mark Scheme for Land Contamination Management (NQMS) is developed by the National Brownfield Forum to provide visible identification of documents that have been checked for quality.

CL:AIRE made its Supporter Membership Scheme accessible to Local Authority (LA) personnel from 1 November 2017. There is no charge (i.e. it is free)

What will this mean?
LAs will have the same status as our current Supporter Members and have a dedicated LA landing page on the CL:AIRE website. Unlike our other membership categories, LA Supporter Membership will be managed on an individual basis (rather than by organisation).

Why should LAs join?
Membership benefits will include:

  • Free access to the online publications library
  • Free access to CL:AIRE's website, including the Water and Land Library (WALL), a repository for industry guidance and support material
  • Free invitations to CL:AIRE's regular networking events around the UK
  • Receiving Members' eAlert to get the latest CL:AIRE and industry news
  • Use of CL:AIRE members discussion forum on LinkedIn
  • Receiving our State of the Market Reports
  • Access to CL:AIRE's free eLearning modules on options appraisal and remediation technologies
  • 15% discount to all other training & eLearning

As this Membership Category grows, there will be opportunities to expand the benefits. For example, there is the potential to develop a private online discussion forum and / or bespoke training in consultation with LA needs.

Why is CL:AIRE doing this?
Our main driver is to improve communication and information sharing with LAs. We want to include all the key stakeholders in sustainable land reuse in CL:AIRE's membership. Currently LAs are not well represented yet are integral to the industry. We recognise LAs are interested in CL:AIRE's services and activities, and understand that funding is limited.

How do you join?
You will simply need to register on the CL:AIRE website, using your .gov.uk email address. If you're already registered on the website with your .gov.uk email address, then just email rob.sweeney@claire.co.uk to confirm you'd like to become a Member. If you've registered with a personal email address instead of a work one, then you should log in and change the email address to your work one on your profile. Once you’ve done this, we can simply switch on your membership at the back-end of the website.

  1. Environment Agency publishes an update to LCRM guidance

    Environment Agency publishes an update to LCRM guidance

     June 2025
    The Environment Agency is pleased to announce that Scottish Government and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency are now adopting Land contamination risk management (LCRM) making it UK-wide guidance.
  2. CL:AIRE is looking forward to seeing you at AquaConSoil

    CL:AIRE is looking forward to seeing you at AquaConSoil

     May 2025
    For those of you heading to AquaConSoil from June 16-20, we'd like to draw your attention to several sessions involving CL:AIRE and hope to see some of you in Liège.
  3. Have your say in the 2025 National Environmental Services Survey

    Have your say in the 2025 National Environmental Services Survey

     May 2025
    You’re invited to contribute your opinions and insights to the 2025 National Environmental Services Survey.
  4. Defra consults on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development

    Defra consults on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development

     May 2025
    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development. Further information is
  5. Defra consults on biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects

    Defra consults on biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects

     May 2025
    Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). The government is introducing BNG...
  6. MHCLG announces simpler rules for smaller housebuilders

    MHCLG announces simpler rules for smaller housebuilders

     May 2025
    Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced simpler and more streamlined planning for smaller housebuilders. Further information is available here.
  7. Sustainathon 2025 launches a call for speakers

    Sustainathon 2025 launches a call for speakers

     May 2025
    Sustainathon 2025 has now been launched. This is a 17 hour global marathon dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year, Sustainathon 2025 will dedicate an hour to each SDG.
  8. National Brownfield Forum April meeting notes published

    National Brownfield Forum April meeting notes published

     May 2025
    The National Brownfield Forum April 2025 meeting notes have now been published and are available to download here: April 2025 Meeting Notes Please share the link to the...
  9. Government launches consultation on reforming landfill tax

    Government launches consultation on reforming landfill tax

     May 2025
    The government has published a consultation on reform of Landfill Tax. The consultation seeks views on proposals aimed at supporting the government's ambition to transition to a more circular economy,...
  10. Next GPVS application window opens 1 June 2025

    Next GPVS application window opens 1 June 2025

     April 2025
    The next Gas Protection Verification Accreditation Scheme (GPVS) application window opens 1 June 2025 and closes 31 August 2025. The application window is open to Technician Grade and Specialist...
  11. Contamination and Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo) 2025

    Contamination and Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo) 2025

     April 2025
    The Contamination and Land Remediation Expo (CLR Expo) returns for 2025 (16-17 September, NEC, Birmingham) as the premier event for professionals across the geoenvironmental sectors. Whether you're a contractor, environmental...
  12. BSI proposes to revise guidance on investigations for ground gas (BS8576)

    BSI proposes to revise guidance on investigations for ground gas (BS8576)

     April 2025
    The British Standards Institution (BSI) proposes to revise BS8576 - Guidance on investigations for ground gas. Permanent gases and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). A new work item proposal has been...
  13. EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS within the UK's regulatory approach

    EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS within the UK's regulatory approach

     April 2025
    The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has launched an inquiry looking at the risks of PFAS within the UK's regulatory approach. EAC requests written submissions by 5.00pm on 26 May 2025.
  14. EU Council reaches agreement on soil monitoring law

    EU Council reaches agreement on soil monitoring law

     April 2025
    The European Council has reached a provisional deal with the European Parliament on a directive establishing a framework for soil monitoring to improve resilience and manage the risks of contaminated...
  15. UK and Welsh Governments launch joint consultation to reform environmental permitting regulations

    UK and Welsh Governments launch joint consultation to reform environmental permitting regulations

     April 2025
    The UK and Welsh Governments have launched a joint consultation to reform Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016. The proposals relate to flood risk activities, waste operations, water discharge...
  16. Independent review of Defra's regulatory landscape published

    Independent review of Defra's regulatory landscape published

     April 2025
    The independent review carried out by Dan Corry on behalf of Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), to review environmental regulations has been published. The review has identified major...
  17. Environment Agency publishes guidance on how to get environmental permitting support for major projects

    Environment Agency publishes guidance on how to get environmental permitting support for major projects

     April 2025
    The Environment Agency has published guidance on how to get extra support for projects in England that require a complex range of environmental permits and licences. Further information is
  18. Piling and Penetrative Ground Improvement Methods on Land Affected by Contamination: Guidance on Pollution Prevention

    Piling and Penetrative Ground Improvement Methods on Land Affected by Contamination: Guidance on Pollution Prevention

     March 2025
    In March 2025, CL:AIRE published a new guidance document Piling and Penetrative Ground Improvement Methods on Land Affected by Contamination: Guidance on Pollution Prevention. Download the file here (23MB)
    CL:AIRE rolling out new membership process for new and renewing members

    CL:AIRE rolling out new membership process for new and renewing members

     March 2025
    Over the next few weeks, CL:AIRE will be rolling out a new membership process for new and renewing members. The process will improve how we capture the data about our...
  19. Launch of Earthbanks project

    Launch of Earthbanks project

     March 2025
    CL:AIRE is excited to formally announce the launch of its new research project, Earthbanks, spearheaded by eight of the top academics in soil in the UK. The Earthbanks project aims to...
  20. CL:AIRE publishes DoW CoP 2024 Auditing Summary Report

    CL:AIRE publishes DoW CoP 2024 Auditing Summary Report

     March 2025
    CL:AIRE continues performing the Definition of Waste Code of Practice (DoW CoP) audits following the procedures published on its website (DoW CoP Auditing Procedures). The audit activities...