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In a Press Release by the Environment Agency (EA) last year, the EA stated that Agriculture is the biggest sector they regulate in terms of…

Previously, when a transport manager submitted an application to be nominated on an Operator’s Licence, they would receive a response saying, “It’s unlawful to act…

Fighting Dirty Limited is a not-for-profit organisation which seeks to hold public bodies accountable for their decision-making regarding pollutants entering the waterways. (more…)

Following a consultation that took place last year, changes are being made to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) scheme in the UK. From…

In a previous article, I briefly outlined the implications that the newly ‘unlocked’ grey belt may have for access rights. (more…)

The Environment Agency (‘EA’) can obtain an enforcement undertaking (EU) as an alternative to prosecution or monetary penalty for handling particular environmental offences. (more…)

The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness has been updated and released on 5 November 2024 (but dated October 2024). (more…)

The recent Public Inquiry of MOT Commercials Ltd before Deputy Traffic Commissioner Gerallt Evans highlighted an issue that occasionally pops up in Public Inquiries. That…

The news that a Southbourne resident was recently issued a fixed penalty notice for £500 for leaving an unwanted cabinet for whoever needed it to…

Operators must familiarise themselves with several upcoming changes to the Vehicle Operator Licensing (VOL) service. (more…)

The recent decision of Gillbard Plant highlights some useful points to operators and the importance of effective legal representation. (more…)

It has recently been announced that magistrates are to get enhanced sentencing powers, 18 months after the last government abandoned a similar initiative. (more…)