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Flooding and Flood Defence

KEYHAVEN HARBOUR NEW FLOOD GATES OCT 2026The Environment Agency has completed the replacement of the Avon Water tidal outfall at Keyhaven Harbour in Hampshire, better protecting around 40 properties from flooding ahead of winter.

Environment Agency officer genericThe Environment Agency has helped to install property flood resilience measures in 100 homes across the East Midlands.

Storm impacts Torcross early2026. Credit Forest and BeachWork is set to begin on the Environment Agency’s £19.8 million scheme to protect Torcross from further storm damage, after devastating storms in January and February 2026.

FLOODED ROAD SANDBAGS OUTSIDE HOUSEHomeowners across England will gain a clearer picture of their property’s flood risk under plans unveiled by the Government and Flood Re.

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEE River Ribble at high levelMillions of families across England are set to benefit from a new one stop shop for flood advice as the Environment Agency marks the start of Flood Action Week and the government sets an ambitious new target to improve flood protection for 200,000 properties.

DEFRA ADDRESS PLATEThe Government has announced that a new Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce will be launched this week, to champion community voices and strengthen the nation’s ability to plan for and respond to extreme weather.

LYMINGTON FLOOD DEFENCE SCHEME NEW FLAPS MARINE GRADE STAINLESS STEELThe Environment Agency has completed a two-year project to replace tidal outfall flaps and improve flood defences at Toll Road in Lymington, ahead of the winter flood season.

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FLOOD DEFENCE Leigh BarrierA major £42 million flood scheme has officially opened, providing better protection from flooding for homes, businesses and essential services in Tonbridge and Hildenborough.

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Greatham North East flood alleviation schemeThe Environment Agency has been given the green light for its £25 million Greatham North East Flood Alleviation Scheme - planning approval has now been granted by Hartlepool Borough Council.

PORTREATH STREAM IN HIGH FLOWSThe Environment Agency has submitted a planning application for the Portreath Flood Alleviation Scheme, a major investment to help protect homes, businesses and community facilities from flooding.

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