Office for Environmental Protection
The Office for Environmental Protection
The Office for Environmental Protection (The OEP) is a public body that protects and improves the environment by holding government and other public authorities to account.
About us
The OEP was legally created in November 2021, under the Environment Act 2021.
Our work covers England and Northern Ireland. We also cover reserved matters across the UK (a matter on which only the UK Parliament in Westminster can make legislation).
We are an independent non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Our people
Our staff and board are led by our Chair, Dame Glenys Stacey, and CEO, Natalie Prosser.
Our vacancies
We are looking for people who are passionate about protecting and improving our environment.
Making a complaint
You can complain to us if you think that a public authority has broken environmental law. Our service is free for you to use and open to everybody.
What can I complain about
Check to see if we are the right people to help with your problem.
Find out what’s involved
Read more about what you need to do and what you can expect from us.
Submitting a complaint
You can fill in our complaint form online or download a copy.
OEP Welcomes the Implementation of the Environmental Principles Policy Statement
01.11.2023OEP Welcomes the Implementation of the Environmental Principles Policy Statement
Dame Glenys Stacey's speech at the Forestry Conference 2023
12.10.2023Dame Glenys Stacey, Chair of the OEP, spoke at the Forestry Conference 2023 on Wednesday, 11 October.
OEP CEO speaks on marine protection
14.09.2023OEP CEO Natalie Prosser was a keynote speaker at a Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum event on the future for marine protection in England.
OEP launches call for evidence to support on Good Environmental Status (GES) for UK marine waters
29.11.2023The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched a call for evidence to support a review of the drivers, pressures and data gaps affecting the achievement of Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK marine waters.
OEP Board meeting 28 September 2023
29.11.2023Papers and reports from the OEP Board meeting which took place on 28 September 2023.
OEP Board meeting 5 September 2023
29.11.2023Papers and reports from the OEP Board meeting which took place on 5 September 2023.