Planning chiefs approve plans for a flood storage area in York
Proposals to create a flood storage area on the River Foss north of Strensall have been approved by York City Council’s planning committee.
Environment Agency progresses £30m Flood Alleviation Scheme for three Essex villages
The Environment Agency is progressing its work on the £30 million Flood Alleviation Scheme and continuing to work on the final design for the scheme, which aims to protect thecommunities in Coggeshall, Feering and Kelvedon from further flooding.
Environment Agency progresses work on £42m tidal flood defence scheme for Hull
Part of the Trans Pennine Trail is re-opening in Hull after an upgrade to flood defences on the Victoria Dock Village western frontage.
Environment Agency - South Yorkshire flood defences repaired one year on from floods
The Environment Agency has announced that flood defences across South Yorkshire, damaged by the November 2019 floods, have been repaired or have temporary repairs or measures in place for winter, as part of a regional flood recovery programme.
Environment Agency collaborates with Ministry of Defence on Thorney Island flood defence project
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Environment Agency signed a memorandum of understanding, forming a partnership that will create an important large-scale habitat with the potential to reduce the impacts of climate change.
Met Office warns future weather extremes likely to break new records
A new set of projections from the Met Office reveal that extremes of rainfall and high temperatures are expected to exceed the extreme conditions already experienced in the UK, breaking records and placing increasing challenges on health, infrastructure and services.
Environment Agency £100m Boston Flood Barrier wins at 2020 Institution of Civil Engineers Awards
The Environment Agency’s £100 million Boston Barrier scheme has won an internationally renowned award recognising sustainability in civil engineering.
Environment Agency and Shropshire Council outline proposals for Severn Valley water management plan
The Environment Agency and Shropshire Council are getting ready to engage with communities about proposals that seek to help people and businesses along the River Severn be prepared and resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Environment Agency warns over ongoing flood risk
The Environment Agency is warning of the risk of further flooding over the next few days following heavy rain across England and Wales.
Environment Agency progresses £4.9 million Tenbury Wells flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency is finally about to get work under way on a much needed flood defence scheme for Tenbury Wells after the government announced funding for the scheme in July.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
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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