Reports and publications
OEP files written submissions ahead of Supreme Court hearing
15.05.2023We have filed written submissions in our intervention in the appeal of R (Finch) v Surrey County Council ahead of the Supreme Court hearing that appeal on 21 and 22 June 2023.
OEP launches call for evidence on nature recovery
10.05.2023The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched a call for evidence as part of its scrutiny of Government’s plans and environmental targets for improving nature.
Draft Air Quality Strategy a step forwards but more work needed to ensure that targets are hit
04.05.2023The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has welcomed the draft Air Quality Strategy but identified six areas for improvement to ensure it results in Government targets being met.
Government consistently failing to complete Post Implementation Reviews of environmental laws, finds OEP
27.03.2023The UK Government is consistently failing to complete reports on the effectiveness of environmental laws, the OEP has found
OEP response to Circular Economy for NI Strategy consultation
21.03.2023OEP recommends strengthening the Circular Economy Strategy for NI
Reports and publications
The OEP is committed to being an open and transparent body that shares its knowledge and data with others. We will regularly publish information about our organisation and its findings on the environment.
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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.
External complaints report July - September 2023
21.11.2023Report of complaints received between July and September 2023.
OEP response to Defra consultations on Fisheries Management Plans
30.10.2023The Office for Environmental Protection has responded to Defra’s consultations on Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs).
OEP Board meeting 17 August 2023
24.10.2023Papers and reports from the extraordinary OEP Board meeting which took place on 17 August, 2023.
OEP Board meeting 25 July 2023
24.10.2023Papers and reports from the extraordinary OEP Board meeting which took place on 25 July 2023.
OEP Board meeting 12 July 2023
24.10.2023Papers and reports from the OEP Board meeting which took place on 12 July 2023.
Environmental assessments are not as effective as they should be due to practical barriers to implementation, says OEP
19.10.2023Practical issues with how assessment regimes are implemented must be addressed if Government is to meet its environmental ambitions, an Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) report has found.