Government consultation on proposed changes to legislation for electrically assisted pedal cycles – closes 25 April 2024
Department for Transport is seeking views on changes proposed to the regulations on electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs or e-cycles) to amend their legal definition so that the maximum continuous power output of the electric motor is 500 watts instead of 250 watts, and to allow ‘twist and go’ EAPCs to have throttle assistance up to 25 km/h without the need for type approval. Smarter regulation: proposed changes to legislation for electrically assisted pedal cycles – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Government consultation on fairer food labelling – closes 7 May 2024
Evidence shows that consumers want to buy high-quality food, however, it can be difficult for them to clearly identify where food comes from and how it is produced. The Government say they want to make it easier for consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing food and allow them to choose products that align with their values. This consultation seeks views on proposals to improve transparency and consistency through improved labelling around country of origin, and method of production of food with respect to animal welfare. The UK government, the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive are jointly publishing this consultation. Consultation on fairer food labelling – Defra – Citizen Space
Government call for evidence on the barriers to community energy projects – closes 30 June 2024
If you have experience with a community energy project, then your insights could be valuable as the Dept for Energy and Net Zero are seeking views and evidence on the barriers to these projects in England.
Barriers to community energy projects – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Government consultation on adapting the UK’s transport system to the impacts of climate change – closes 31 May 2024
Department for Transport are seeking views on the transport adaptation strategy, which includes actions and policies to enhance climate adaptation planning and action across the sector nationwide.
Adapting the UK’s transport system to the impacts of climate change – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
