Consultation launched to review Environment Agency permit charges

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The Environment Agency is planning to increase water quality permitting charges to boost income and enable tougher action on pollution. The proposed changes aim to improve environmental performance and fund increased enforcement efforts, including more boots on the ground and digital capabilities. The consultation will run for six weeks, and the changes are expected to come into force in spring 2024. The proposed increases will apply to water companies, agriculture, recreation, and hospitality sectors.

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