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. Further information is available here. 

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 available here. 

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 reforms to environmental regulations are needed to boost growth and protect nature. The full report is available to download here. 

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 activities and groundwater activities. The consultation is open until 3 June 2025 and can be accessed here. Further information announcing the consultation is available here. 

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 sites. Further information is available here.

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 consultant, engineer, policy maker or an industry newcomer, CLR offers the perfect platform to connect with global innovators, discover the latest trends, and source groundbreaking solutions for sustainable land development.

With over 3,000 attendees in 2024, CLR 2025 is set to be bigger and better than ever, featuring cutting-edge solutions, live demonstrations, expert-led sessions, lucrative investment opportunities, and crucial insights to elevate your operation.

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 loaded to the BSI Standards Development Portal for comment. It can be found at: BS 8576. To comment you must be registered on the Standards Development Portal system here. Any comments received will be submitted to the national committee (EH/4 -Soil quality) for consideration during development of the revised standard. The deadline for comments is 8 May 2025.