Live Consultations
Local Consultations and Surveys
| Title | Lead Organisation | Summary | Start Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayoral Development Corporation for Ashton and Stalybridge | Greater Manchester Combined Authority |
A public consultation is open on proposals to create the Ashton & Stalybridge Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), which aims to bring new homes, jobs and investment to the area. The plans focus on key locations including Ashton town centre, Stalybridge town centre, Ashton Moss and Guide Bridge, with the potential to deliver around 3,000 new homes, improved transport links and new opportunities for local businesses. The consultation is an opportunity for local people to share their views on the proposals, including whether the plans meet the needs of the community and whether the proposed boundaries are right. If you are unable to respond online, you can request a paper copy or ask for the information in another language or accessible format by contacting the Greater Manchester Combined Authority via email at engagement@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk. |
27/05/2026 | 08/07/2026 |
Regional Consultations and Surveys
| Title | Lead Organisation | Summary | Start Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Vision for Greater Manchester: VCSE Sector Manifesto Drafting Consultation | Greater Manchester Combined Authority | The Greater Manchester VCSE Leadership Group are drafting a Greater Manchester VCSE Sector Manifesto to raise a collective voice to use as a tool to engage with leaders and campaign together. An event on 27th February with some of the sector was held to discuss what should be included in this manifesto. The GM VCSE Leadership Group, have already done some work to get together some initial ideas. To complete the consultation, please click here. |
National Consultations and Surveys
| Title | Lead Organisation | Summary | Start Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Civil Enforcement Reforms | The Insolvency Service and Blair McDougall MP | The consultation seeks views on options to reform the corporate civil enforcement regime. | 25/03/2026 | 16/06/2026 |
| Proposals to prohibit trail hunting in England and Wales | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs | Inviting views on the government’s proposed approach to implementing a ban on trail hunting in England and Wales. | 26/06/2026 | 18/06/2026 |
| Assistive software funded through Disabled Students’ Allowance | Department for Education | We’re seeking views on proposals for the way in which we fund assistive software through Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). | 26/06/2026 | 18/06/2026 |
| Fire risk assessors profession | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | We are seeking views on the future of the fire risk assessor profession. | 26/06/2026 | 18/06/2026 |
| Product regulation: market surveillance and enforcement framework | Office for Product Safety and Standards and Department for Business and Trade | We are seeking views on proposed reforms to UK product regulation market surveillance and enforcement. | 31/03/2026 | 23/06/2026 |
| Product regulation: the UK’s new product safety framework | Office for Product Safety and Standards and Department for Business and Trade | We are seeking views from businesses, consumer groups and all other interested stakeholders on a new, modernised and enhanced core product safety framework. | 31/03/2026 | 23/06/2026 |
| Product regulation: fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture | Office for Product Safety and Standards and Department for Business and Trade | We are seeking views from businesses, consumer groups and all other interested stakeholders on a new, modernised and enhanced core product safety framework. | 31/03/2026 | 23/06/2026 |
| Product regulation: fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture | Office for Product Safety and Standards and Department for Business and Trade | We are seeking final views on the comprehensive reform of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. | 31/03/2026 | 23/06/2026 |
| Low Pay Commission consultation 2026 | Low Pay Commission | We are gathering evidence towards our recommendations on minimum wage rates for 2027. | 01/04/2026 | 26/06/2026 |
| Stop and search authorised professional practice (APP) | College of Policing | The College of Policing is seeking views on updated guidance that will help police officers across the country conduct stop and searches. | 27/04/2026 | 06/07/2026 |
| Regulating post-16 vocational and technical qualifications at levels 2 and 3 | Ofqual | Ofqual wants your views on the proposed regulatory approach, Conditions, requirements and guidance for a range of vocational and technical qualifications. | 23/04/2026 | 02/07/2026 |
| School Food Standards: updating the legislative framework | Department for Education and Office for Health Improvement and Disparities | Seeking views on updating the School Food Standards, so that every school is supported with the latest nutrition guidance. | 13/04/2026 | 12/06/2026 |
| Biodiversity net gain: considering a targeted exemption for brownfield residential development | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs | We're seeking views on a potential exemption from biodiversity net gain (BNG) for certain residential developments on brownfield land. | 15/04/2026 | 10/06/2026 |
| Make Work Pay: misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) | Department for Business and Trade, Kate Dearden MP and The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP | We are seeking views on proposals to prevent the misuse of non-disclosure agreements in cases of workplace harassment and discrimination. | 15/04/2026 | 08/07/2026 |
| 16 to 19 performance measures | Department for Education | We are seeking views on proposals to improve 16 to 19 performance measures. | 28/04/2026 | 21/07/2026 |
| Legal aid for inquests: changes to fee schemes | Ministry of Justice | This consultation seeks views on changes to fee scheme arrangements for legal aid in relation to inquests. | 08/05/2026 | 19/06/2026 |
| Make Work Pay: ending one-sided flexibility – reforms of zero hours and similar contracts | Department for Business and Trade, Kate Dearden MP and The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP | We are seeking views on reforms relating to zero hours and similar contracts, to implement measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 to end one-sided flexibility. | 02/06/2025 | 25/08/2026 |
| Strengthening the regulation of commercial sunbeds in England | Department of Health and Social Care | This consultation seeks views on proposals to introduce new safeguards using powers under the Sunbeds Act in England. | 22/05/2026 | 14/08/2025 |
| Plastic Packaging Tax - mechanically recycled plastic packaging | HM Revenue & Customs | This consultation seeks views on the potential introduction of mandatory certification for mechanically recycled plastic for Plastic Packaging Tax purposes. | 18/05/2026 | 10/08/2026 |
| High Value Council Tax Surcharge | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs | We are seeking views on the design and delivery of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), a new charge on residential properties worth £2 million and above in England. | 19/05/2026 | 14/07/2026 |
| Possible amendments to the costs/expenses rules in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and Employment Tribunals | Tribunal Procedure Committee | This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the rules governing when and how costs (or expenses in Scotland) may be awarded in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and Employment Tribunals. | 06/05/2026 | 29/07/2026 |