The Home Office is consulting on legitimate uses of nitrous oxide. Consultation closes 27th June.  https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nitrous-oxide-legitimate-uses-and-appropriate-controls

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting on the future role of the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) and the final design of Phase Three, which will help industry to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Consultation published 26th June and closes on 21st July. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/future-of-the-industrial-energy-transformation-fund

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is consulting on methodology for assessing navigation safety risk of aquaculture sites. Consultation published 28th June and closes 23rd August.  https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-methodology-for-assessing-navigation-safety-risk-of-aquaculture-sites . This guidance has been produced to assist marine licence applicants in preparing their Navigation Risk Assessment and emergency response arrangements for all types of fin/shellfish and seaweed/algal farms in UK waters.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is consulting on protecting hedgerows. Consultation published 28th June and closes 20th September. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/legal-standards/consultation-on-protecting-hedgerows/ This consultation seeks views on the best way to maintain and improve existing protections, as the EU’s land-based subsidies are replaced by new farming schemes and where to focus future hedgerow protection policies.