Department of the Environment

From April 2015 the 11 new councils will have a new duty to make arrangements for community planning in their areas. The attached document sets out the community planning process, how it will work, who will be involved and what preparation are being made.

DOE has (July 2013) issued further revised guidance on the use of buses not licensed in NI, to carry passengers in NI. Non-compliance may lead to breach of the law and invalidation of insurance. This revision follows a meeting with the European Commission

DOE has issued guidance on the use of buses not licensed in NI, to carry passengers in NI. Non-compliance with the guidelines may lead to breach of the law and invalidation of insurance