HTA Members Briefing on Martyn's Law April 2025
The HTA has produced a briefing on Martyn's Law. The legislation will impose requirements to certain premises and events to increase their preparedness.
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HTA Briefing on the Spring Statement 2025
The HTA has produced a short briefing note on the OBR forecasts and announcements in the Chancellor's Spring Statement.
HTA response to the proposed changes to Plant Health Fees
You can read the HTA's response to the proposed changes to Plant Health Fees here.
HTA Member Template letter for Senedd Members
HTA has created this template letter for members to use to write to their Senedd Member (MS)
HTA Briefing on the Sale of Knives March 2025
Guidance from the HTA on the sale of knives with links to more information and legal support.
HTA Member Briefing on Safety & Security Declarations Jan 2025
There are new obligations from 31 January 2025 for haulage companies and other "carriers". The HTA has produced a briefing on Safety & Security Declarations.
MP template letter following the Autumn Budget
HTA has created this template letter for members to use to write to their MPs on the recent Budget announcements
HTA Briefing on Simpler Recycling and changes to Waste Regulations Dec 2024
This document contains information on upcoming changes to waste and recycling as well as a template letter for members to use to urge their local council to clearly communicate to households that non black plant pots are being collected in kerbside recycling from March 2026.
HTA Briefing on Scottish and Welsh Draft Budgets 2025-26
The Scottish and Welsh Governments have published their draft budgets for next year. You can read the key proposals here.
HTA Member guidance on engaging with Members of Parliament
With a new government in place after the general election, now is an excellent time to engage with the local politicians who are your new MPs. HTA has produced the below guidance.
HTA Briefing on the Employment Rights Bill November 2024
You can read the key points that are outlined in the recently published Employment Rights Bill below.
HTA Briefing on the Autumn Budget 2024
Following the Chancellor's Autumn Budget, the HTA has produced the below briefing highlighting the key measures that were announced.