MPs warn Environment Agency funding shortfalls are responsible for deteriorating state of flood defences
In a report published today, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee is warning that shortfalls in Environment Agency funding are responsible for the deteriorating state of England’s flood defences.
Anglian Water’s £100 million storm tank programme nears completion
Anglian Water’s £100 million programme of additional storm water storage across the East of England is nearing completion.
Climate change and growing flood risk – upcoming event highlights need for multi-sector partnerships and collaboration
An upcoming event to be held in London in November is set to highlight the need for multi-sector partnerships and collaboration to tackle growing flood risk in the face of the accelerating impacts of climate change.
Defra research says “both rare and challenging” to achieve strategic approach to surface water management via the planning system
The Water Services Division at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published a research report which concludes that the overall picture generated by the research is that it is “both rare and challenging” to achieve a strategic approach to surface water management through the planning system.
Surface water flooding – Water UK calls for review of legislation, greater collaboration and detailed analysis of investment needed
Water UK, the organisation which represents all the UK water companies, has called on both Government and water sector regulators to overhaul the existing arrangements for surface water management and address significant issues with regard to funding future investment.
Thames Water sewage works premieres new planter which protects sewers from flooding
A specially-designed planter which captures and stores rainwater before slowly releasing it in to sewers has been debuted at a Thames Water sewage treatment works.
More planning applications held up by SuDS design in England than in Wales
Planning applications are twice as likely to be blocked or delayed due to sustainable drainage system (SuDS) design in England than in Wales, according to a new report published today by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Wavin.
Thames Water will fund £60m of green infrastructure to tackle climate change and flood risk
Thames Water will partner with stakeholders and local authorities to fund £60 million of surface water management (SWM) schemes including green spaces, removing hard, impermeable surfaces such as concrete and asphalt in areas most at risk of flooding.
Flooding - Govt Surface Water Management Action Plan says "necessary to go much further"
The Government has fulfilled a commitment in the 2016 National Flood Resilience Review with the publication of a Surface Water Management Action Plan.
Welsh Govt wants all new developments to incorporate SuDS
The Welsh Government wants all new developments to incorporate effective sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) - and views them as key to reducing flood risk.
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HUBER Technology - sponsoring and exhibiting at Water Equipment Show The International Centre, Telford 16 May 2024
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HUBER Technology - exhibiting at Utility Live NEC Birmingham 21 – 22 May 2024 - Stand H22
HUBER Technology will be exhibiting at the Utility Live at the NEC Birmingham 21 – 22 May 2024 - Stand H22
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Invertek Drives hits three million milestone - energy-saving VFD technology drives sustainability efforts
Manufacturer of variable frequency drive (VFD) technology Invertek Drives Ltd has celebrated producing its three millionth VFD - just three years after the two-million milestone, demonstrating rapidly growing demand for its energy-saving solutions. -
Future Water announces winners of prestigious awards for innovation and excellence in the water sector
Future Water Association, a leading organisation driving transformation within the water sector, has announced the recipients of its esteemed awards, recognising the outstanding people contributing to the industry.
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