Tywyn celebrates £7.6M Atkins-designed coastal defences
The Atkins-designed Tywyn Coastal Defence Scheme for Gwynedd Council will be formally opened today by Jane Davidson AM, Welsh Assembly Government minister for environment, sustainability and housing.
SEPA launch new floodline direct warning service
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has launched a new state-of-the-art service which will provide the earliest possible warning for Scots living in communities threatened by river or coastal flooding.
£435K Environment Agency project to reduce flooding risk
Around 50,000 tonnes of silt are being removed from a Lincolnshire river to reduce the risk of flooding to homes in the area.
Progress on reducing flood risk in Llanelli
Environment Agency Wales has this month revealed the progress being made in Llanelli to help protect the town from future flooding.
‘Blue corridor’ vision for Derby
The Environment Agency has published its ‘Blue Corridor’ vision for Derby and the Lower Derwent Flood Risk Management Strategy.
Environment Agency opens access to flood warning data
The Environment Agency today unveiled plans for tailored flood warning services to be developed to better prepare utility providers, emergency services, insurers, retail and transport companies for flooding.
Staffs Council flood risk contract win for Royal Haskoning
Staffordshire County Council has commissioned coastal and rivers expert Royal Haskoning to help it prepare its Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA).
Major flood defence works in Wales completed
Environment Agency Wales has completed a programme of major improvement works to upgrade local flood defences. The Agency said that thousands of people in four North Wales villages would now be better protected from floods.
Flood funding package approved for North East communities
Communities in the North East will benefit from a £2.4 million package of schemes to help to protect them against the risk of flooding.
£3 million to protect against flooding in Midlands
Communities in the Midlands are set to benefit from a £3 million package of schemes in 2011/12 to protect them against the risk of flooding.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
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Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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