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Rate bills for 2025-26 to issue this week
Businesses will begin to receive their rate bills for 2025-26 by the week ending 4 April 2025.
Developer Contributions for Wastewater Infrastructure consultation
Views sought on proposals for developer contributions to help fund necessary improvements to wastewater infrastructure.
Construction products reform consultation
Green paper consultation on proposals for institutional and regulatory reform of the construction products regime.
Deadline for pEPR data submission and registration approaching
Obligated businesses must submit 2024 packaging data by 1 April 2025 under new extended producer responsibility for packaging scheme.
Green Support Scheme
Local businesses and social enterprises can now apply for grants and technical support to implement sustainable practices.
Repair Week 2025
Get involved in this initiative aiming to encourage a repair and reuse culture throughout Northern Ireland.
Electricity distribution network connection costs consultation
Views sought on proposals for the increased socialisation of connection costs in the electricity distribution network.
Get a sustainability report for your business
Support to gauge environmental performance across areas such as raw materials, energy, carbon, packaging, biodiversity and waste.
InnovateUkraine 2025 funding competition
Competition to support the identification and development of energy related innovations which are critical to Ukraine's recovery.
Biennial MOT Test consultation
Views sought on potentially changing the frequency of MOT testing for some private cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles.
Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland consultation
Views sought on the current environmental governance arrangements and options for improvement.
NI Small Business Loan Fund
Small businesses in Northern Ireland can apply for loans from £10,000 to £100,000.
Net Zero Transformation Programme for the Mid South West Region
This programme provides support to businesses including carbon reporting software, expert workshops, and tailored decarbonisation plans.
Living With Water - Derry~Londonderry consultation
Views sought on an integrated plan for drainage and wastewater management in Derry~Londonderry.
Climate Action Programme partially funded places available
Programme will support SMEs to take climate action support and reduce their CO2 emissions.
Small Woodland Grant Scheme is open for applications
The scheme aims to support woodland creation and integrate woodlands into farms and businesses.
Resource Matching Workshop in Belfast
List and find underutilised resources and material needs in a networking session with other local businesses.
Construction heritage skills training
Learn more about working with older buildings and materials to enhance your construction skills in 2025.
Micro Community Investment Fund
Not-for-profit organisations can now apply for grants of up to £1,500 through the Micro Community Investment Fund.
Focus on mental health awareness in construction
Construction businesses and staff urged to think about suicide awareness and tackle high rates of mental ill health.
Procurement plan for roads works and maintenance
New procurement strategy for roads construction, related transport and civil engineering works, and maintenance activities.