In this section: Introduction : EU Policy : UK Policy : NI Strategy :
NI Legislation : NI Policy : Inter Region/Cross Border Cooperation :
Conclusions


In May 1999, the Government published “A better quality of life. A strategy for sustainable development for the United Kingdom”.

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To replace the Compulsive Competitive Tendering system of Local Authority procurement, the government has introduced the Best Value framework for procurement. Published in July 2000, the Waste Strategy Guidance for Best Value provides guidance to waste collection and disposal authorities in applying the Best Value framework to all waste management services.

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Limiting Landfill is a consultation paper on limiting landfill to meet the EC Landfill Directive’s targets for the landfill of biodegradable municipal waste, published by the Department of the Environment, Transport and Regions (DETR) in October 1999. It sets out a series of options for achieving compliance with the targets set out in the Landfill Directive.

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Published in October 2000, this consultation document describes the regulatory requirements set out in the Landfill Directive 1999/31/EC, and considers the likely impact upon both landfill operators and waste producers. It describes how the Government intends to implement the Directive, inviting views on the options.

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Published in May 2000, the Plan sets out sets out the UK Government’s policies on exports out of and imports into the United Kingdom. It will supersede policies set out in the previous UK Plan, which was published on 1 June 1996.

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