Live Consultations
Local Consultations and Surveys
| Title | Lead Organisation | Summary | Start Date | Closing Date |
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| Tameside Children and Families Participation Strategy: Survey for Children and Survey for Parents and Carers | Tameside Council |
We want to find out whether children, young people and their families feel listened to by the people that support them, including teachers, doctors, council workers, police officers, and social workers.
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26/06/26 | 31/07/26 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Requiring payment of VAT and PAYE return liabilities by Direct Debit |
HM Revenue & Customs |
The Government is seeking views on requiring VAT and PAYE payments to be made by Direct Debit. |
23/06/2026 |
16/08/2026 |
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A consultation on reforming financial remedies on divorce and strengthening protections for cohabitants at the end of their relationship. |
23/06/2026 |
14/08/2026 |
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College of Policing |
The new authorised professional practice (APP) aims to improve the police response to stalking and harassment. |
23/06/2026 |
07/09/2026 |
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Department for Education |
We’re seeking views on the statutory framework for help, support and protection of children. |
22/06/2026 |
04/09/2026 |
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Home Office |
The government is consulting on increasing the length of closure orders under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. |
22/06/2026 |
31/07/2026 |
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Department for Education |
Seeking views from the sector and public on reforms that will define how early years teachers are trained and assessed in future. |
18/06/2026 |
24/09/2026 |
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero |
We're seeking views on how the consumer protection system for home upgrades should be reformed to support delivery of the Warm Homes Plan. |
17/06/2026 |
10/09/2026 |
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Make Work Pay: employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children |
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We are seeking views on the employment rights that are available to people with unpaid caring responsibilities and parents who have a seriously ill child. |
12/06/2026 |
01/09/2026 |
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Department for Business and Trade, Kate Dearden MP and The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP |
We are seeking views on how the right to time off work for public duties operates in practice, and on proposed changes to the list of public duties eligible for time off under this legislation. |
12/06/2026 |
04/09/2026 |
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Department for Work and Pensions |
Public consultation on draft regulations which set out the conditions that must be met to release surplus from Defined Benefit pension schemes. |
10/06/2026 |
02/09/2026 |
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Permitted development rights: schools, assets of community value, defence and conservation |
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
We are seeking views on proposals for new and amended permitted development rights. |
10/06/2026 |
05/08/2026 |
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We would like your views on draft statutory guidance on the information sharing duty introduced in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act. |
02/06/2026 |
14/07/2026 |
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Department for Business and Trade, Kate Dearden MP and The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP |
We are seeking views on the proposed approach to holiday pay compliance and enforcement by the Fair Work Agency. |
30/06/2026 |
22/09/2026 |
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HM Treasury |
The government is publishing a consultation on the implementation of a new, simpler ISA product to support first time buyers to buy a home. |
23/06/2026 |
18/08/2026 |
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Seeks views on proposals for a scheme that addresses high electricity network upgrade costs at motorway service areas in England. |
26/06/2026 |
28/07/2026 |
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A consultation seeking views on proposals to extend existing powers to enforce lower value tax debts through directly deducted monthly instalments. |
23/06/2026 |
28/08/2026 |
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HM Revenue & Customs |
This consultation seeks views on implementing more timely payment in Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA), following the government’s announcement at Budget 2025. |
23/06/2026 |
04/08/2026 |
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HM Revenue & Customs and HM Treasury |
Consultation on introducing a new VAT zero rate for land intended for the construction of social housing across the UK. |
23/06/2026 |
18/08/2026 |