This bill stops new waste incinerators being built in England, creates a tax on incinerated waste, and stops councils signing contracts that penalise them for not burning enough rubbish.
A Bill to prohibit the carrying out of construction work in respect of new waste incinerators, other than in cases where substantial construction has already begun; to make provision about the taxation of waste disposed of by way of incineration; to prohibit local authorities from entering into any contract for the incineration of waste which requires them to pay financial penalties if a minimum amount of waste is not delivered for incineration; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Dr Andrew Murrison
Introduced: 2025-11-25