Leaky dams installed in landmark Natural Flood Management partnership project for South Pennines
As we move into another winter in the UK, after one of the wettest summers on record, many people will be worrying about the...
Environment Secretary holds meeting with Environment Agency to bolster Storm Bert response
Secretary of State Steve Reed has held a meeting with Environment Agency Chief Executive Philip Duffy to discuss the response to the flooding and...
Storm Bert causes significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England
Storm Bert has caused significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England over the weekend, especially in the South West, the West...
Government to announce reforms to flood funding and investment to protect farming communities
The government is bolstering England’s resilience to flooding through additional financial support to farmers and rural communities, as well as refreshing its approach to...
Northwich flood defences tested ahead of winter
The Environment Agency has carried out a large-scale training exercise in Northwich as part of a winter preparedness programme to make sure it is...
Work on £1.9m upgrades at East Sussex wastewater treatment works set to start
Construction is almost underway on improving Halland Wastewater Treatment Works in East Sussex – as part of ongoing efforts to drive down storm overflow...
Sewer sealing work underway to protect West Sussex village from flooding
Southern Water is continuing its major programme of works to protect homes from flooding and protect their network from the impacts of groundwater entering...
Severe storms highlight groundwater risks we can’t ignore, expert warns
A leading flood expert is urging the government to recognise the growing risk of groundwater flooding, following heavy rain and storms across the UK.
As...
Hat-trick at CEF Awards for NI Water’s Ravenhill Avenue Flood Alleviation Project
The project team for the Ravenhill Avenue Flood Alleviation Project has recently been awarded three major awards - a hat-trick! at the prestigious CEF...
Land Recovery earns Environment Agency flood defence contract
Land Recovery, part of Aggregate Industries, has been awarded a sole contract with the Environment Agency for major incident response management across England and...
Cutting-edge flooding programmes deliver big results for communities and environment
Innovative approaches to flood and coastal resilience taken by the Environment Agency, local authorities and local partners are helping to unlock significant wider social,...
Floodex UK, the National Drainage Show and the Waterways Management Show are just around the corner
Floodex UK, the National Drainage Show and the Waterways Management Show are due to take place at ExCeL, London, on the 27th and 28th...
Plans unveiled for flood wall to reduce tidal flood risk in Cardigan
Plans for a proposed flood wall that would reduce tidal flood risk to around 90 homes and businesses in Cardigan have been unveiled as...
National Drought Group discusses preparations for extreme weather following wettest 12 months in England since 1836
The changing climate means we will see more extreme weather in the coming years, the National Drought Group heard at its latest meeting yesterday...
Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week to ensure every person knows their flood risk, marking one year on from Storm Babet
The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’,...
Aggregate Industries provides coastal defence resilience in Lancashire
Working in collaboration with Wyre Council (Lancashire Council) and Balfour Beatty, a monumental three-year coastal defence initiative at Rossall Beach has just surpassed its...
Watertight welcomes flood risk industry expert Derek Bell as new Client Services Director
Watertight International, a leading flood risk mitigation specialist, has announced the appointment of Derek Bell as its new Client Services Director. Derek joins the...
New wetlands project brings boost for people and nature
An £80,000 project to reduce flood risk and bring a boost to wildlife and habitat in West Yorkshire is complete.
The project at Chellow Dene...
Environmental Standards Scotland says Scotland’s soils should be protected in law
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) is recommending the Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland’s soils.
A report published by ESS, The Risks to...
Calstock flood risk cut and new habitat created
The Environment Agency has reduced flood risk to the Cornish village of Calstock while creating 11 hectares of intertidal habitat.
Over 600 metres of new...
Isle of Wight homeowners paid to swap paved for porous in driveway upgrade pilot
Southern Water is paying for new driveways in an Isle of Wight village so homes and local drains and sewers are protected from deluges...
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