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The Masterplan Consent Area Scheme (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024: A Detailed Analysis Introduction The Masterplan Consent Area Scheme (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”) were introduced in response to the growing need for a streamlined and efficient system for assessing the environmental impact of major developments in Scotland. The Regulations aim … Read more

Town and Country Planning (Amendment of National Planning Framework) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Introduction On December 4, 2024, the Scottish Government introduced the Town and Country Planning (Amendment of National Planning Framework) (Scotland) Regulations 2024. These regulations amend the existing National Planning Framework (NPF) for Scotland, which sets out the strategic planning policies for the country. … Read more

New UK Legislation Restricts Flying Near Burghfield Date: December 4, 2024 Title: The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Burghfield) (Emergency) Regulations 2024 Summary: The UK government has implemented new emergency regulations restricting flying within a 3-nautical mile radius of Burghfield, located in Berkshire. The regulations came into effect on December 4, 2024, at 11:23 AM … Read more

New UK Order Amends Welsh Election Forms London, 4th December 2024 The UK Parliament has passed a new order amending the Parliamentary Elections and Recall Petition (Welsh Forms) Order 2024. The order, which came into effect on 4th December 2024, makes changes to the Welsh language forms used in parliamentary elections and recall petitions in … Read more

The Greater London Authority (Consolidated Council Tax Requirement Procedure) Regulations 2024 Introduction The Greater London Authority (Consolidated Council Tax Requirement Procedure) Regulations 2024 were made on 4th December 2024 and came into force on 1st April 2025. These Regulations consolidate the Greater London Authority (Council Tax Requirement Procedure) Regulations 2018 and the Greater London Authority … Read more

UK Implements New Legislation to Enhance Tuberculosis Control in Animals London, December 4, 2024: The United Kingdom has introduced a new order titled “The Tuberculosis (Non-bovine animals) Slaughter and Compensation (England) (Amendment) Order 2024.” This legislation is designed to strengthen measures for controlling tuberculosis (TB) in non-bovine animals, particularly in England. Background Tuberculosis is a … Read more

UK Announces New Legislation: Voter Identification for Key Elections London, December 4, 2024 – The UK government has passed new legislation that will require voters in principal areas, parishes, and Greater London Authority (GLA) elections to present a valid form of photo identification at the polling station. The Voter Identification (Principal Area, Parish and Greater … Read more

The Network Rail (Leeds to Micklefield Enhancements) Order 2024 On December 4, 2024, a new piece of legislation titled “The Network Rail (Leeds to Micklefield Enhancements) Order 2024” was introduced. This Order authorizes Network Rail to construct and operate enhancements to the railway line between Leeds and Micklefield. Purpose of the Enhancements The enhancements are … Read more

New Regulations Amend UK Branded Health Service Medicines Costs On December 4, 2024, the UK government introduced the Branded Health Service Medicines (Costs) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. These regulations amend the existing Branded Health Service Medicines (Costs) Regulations 2012. Key Changes The new regulations make several key changes to the pricing of branded medicines dispensed in … Read more

The International Waste Shipments (Amendment) Regulations 2024 Introduction The UK government has introduced new legislation, known as the International Waste Shipments (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which came into force on 1st January 2025. These regulations aim to strengthen the controls on the export of waste from the UK and ensure that it is only sent to … Read more