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.
£67m Ipswich Tidal Flood Barrier wins top engineering award
The Ipswich Tidal Flood Barrier has won a top award from leading international engineering professional membership body the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), which supports more than 90,000 engineers worldwide.
Government calls for evidence on floods and coastal erosion
The government has launched a call for evidence which will form the basis for future policies to protect people, businesses and the environment from the devastating effects of flooding and coastal erosion.
£30m flood scheme to protect 5,500 properties gets underway in Burton-upon-Trent
Work has started on a major Environment Agency flood scheme for the town of Burton-upon-Trent - the £30 million project will reduce flood risk for 5,500 properties currently facing possible flooding from the River Trent, including 4,500 homes and 1,000 businesses.
Environment Agency explores options to reduce flood risk for North Reading and Lower Caversham
The Environment Agency is continue to explore its options via working with partners to investigate how they could reduce flooding from the River Thames in north Reading and Lower Caversham.
Environment Agency Chief flags up growing costs of flood infrastructure provision
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive at the Environment Agency is warning that the costs of flood infrastructure provision in England are likely to "cost a good deal more" than the £50 billion the EA has already predicted it will cost over the next fifty years.
Environment Agency showcases plans for next stage of £12m Exmouth tidal defences
The Environment Agency is getting ready to showcase plans for its £12 million Exmouth tidal defence plans.
Climate change tops agenda at Flood and Coast Conference 2019
Climate change topped the agenda when the fourth Flood and Coast Conference opened in Telford yesterday - Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, opened with a speech highlighting the need to adapt to make homes, businesses and communities more resilient to climate change.
Environment Agency warns river flooding in Lincolnshire set to continue
The Environment Agency is warning that ongoing river flooding is expected to continue over the next five days in Wainfleet, Lincolnshire and that further properties could be affected.
EA uses satellite technology to prevent pollution and hazards from soil water run-off
The Environment Agency and Herefordshire Council are using satellite technology to target sites where soil water run-off is causing big problems for the environment and the county’s roads.
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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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