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 plans focus on nature recovery, water quality and effective governance
04.07.2023OEP plans focus on nature recovery, water quality and effective governance
Memorandum of Understanding between the OEP and LGSCO
07.11.2022Memorandum of Understanding between the OEP and LGSCO
First Annual Report & Accounts
26.10.2022Today we have published our First Annual Report & Accounts documenting our activity and performance in the first nineteen weeks since the OEP was legally created.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Office for Environmental Protection, Environmental Standards Scotland, and Interim Environmental Protection Assessor for Wales
13.10.2022Today we have published a Memorandum of Understanding with Environmental Standards Scotland, and Interim Environmental Protection Assessor for Wales setting out how we will work together.
Memorandum of Understanding between the OEP and CCC
10.08.2022Memorandum of Understanding between the Office for Environmental Protection and the Climate Change Committee.
OEP Governance Framework
13.07.2022The OEP Board has agreed its Governance Framework, which sets out how it will work to high standards of corporate governance and how it will make its decisions.
Our Strategy and Enforcement Policy
23.06.2022Our Strategy and Enforcement Policy sets out how we will carry out our work to protect and improve the environment.
Our Corporate Plan
23.06.2022Our Corporate Plan sets out a work programme for our first operational year. We intend to prioritise work on nature recovery and the quality of air, water, soil and marine environments.
Terms of Reference for the Interim OEP
07.07.2021The Interim Office for Environmental Protection existed between 1 July 2021 and 16 November 2021, when the OEP was legally created. Terms of Reference for the Interim OEP were agreed between its Chair, Dame Glenys Stacey, and senior officials at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.